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Welcome to Mathys Matters - your monthly update from Mathys & Squire, covering all the recent intellectual property and sector news/updates throughout April!
This month we’re shining a spotlight on the impact of AI on copyright, creativity and music, as we reflect on the discussions that took place at our World IP Day event.
Our latest news and articles throughout April include: ''Changes in the EU Design System: Modernisation and Simplification'', "The Ministry of Defence Invests In Innovation: Implications for Intellectual Property", "Harnessing AI to Transform the Commercialisation of Intellectual Property", ''Mathys & Squire patent team and four Partners recognised in JUVE Patent UK rankings for 2025'', "Mathys & Squire achieves Committed Badge from Ecovadis for Sustainability Performance", "Mathys & Squire partners with Swiss Startup Association" and "Mathys & Squire’s team in Oxford move to a new office''.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- AI as the Artist and the Future of Music Rights: World IP Day 2025 - |
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Is AI an extraordinary creative tool or the reason creativity is dying? By mining endless quantities of data, AI can now do almost anything, such as creating a song in seconds in the style of any artist or genre. But what does this mean for musicians' intellectual property? |
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To honour World IP Day and the 2025 theme, "Music and IP: Feel the Beat of IP", we hosted an event in our London office last week where we held a panel discussion with six industry experts. |
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In this latest article, Partner Paul Cozens delves into the role of intellectual property in protecting and inspiring creative expression in music, focusing on the topical issue of AI and how it is impacting musicians' rights.
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Changes in the EU Design System: Modernisation and Simplification 23 April
The EU Design System will be undergoing key adaptations from 1st May 2025. In this article, Partners Dani Kramer and Max Thoma, and Associate Liam Gannon discuss the motivations behind this modernisation, the challenges it seeks to address, and the broader impact these changes are expected to have on design rights and innovation across the European Union.
Read the article here |
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| The Ministry of Defence Invests In Innovation: Implications for Intellectual Property 14 April
Last month, Rachel Reeves (Chancellor of the Exchequer of the UK Government) discussed goals to drive innovation in the UK defence sector and collaborate with UK defence tech firms in the Spring Statement. In this article, Managing Associate Dylan Morgan investigates how manufacturers can protect their intellectual property whilst working with the Ministry of Defence.
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Harnessing AI to Transform the Commercialisation of Intellectual Property 1 April
AI technologies are rapidly advancing and revolutionising innovation across a broad range of sectors. In this article, Richard Nugent, Head of IP Strategy and Services at Mathys & Squire Consulting, explores how AI has caused a pivotal shift in the way companies work and the implications for IP management from an expert perspective.
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| Mathys & Squire achieves Committed Badge from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance 17 April
We are delighted to share that we have achieved the Committed Badge from EcoVadis. EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability assessment platform that evaluates companies on their environmental, social, and ethical performance, and receiving this badge acknowledges our dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices.
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| Mathys & Squire’s team in Oxford move to a new office 4 April
We are excited to share that our team in Oxford have moved to The Oxford Trust’s new Oxford Centre for Innovation. The office is now located at Blue Boar Court in the centre of the city, and we look forward to continue building relationships with both current and prospective clients in this new location.
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| Mathys & Squire patent team and four Partners recognised in JUVE Patent UK rankings for 2025 2 April
We are delighted to announce that our Mathys & Squire patent team and four Partners have been recognised in the JUVE Patent UK rankings for 2025. Partners Chris Hamer, Philippa Griffin, James Wilding and Hazel Ford have all been highlighted as Recommended Individuals. Congratulations to our team!
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| Mathys & Squire partners with Swiss Startup Association 10 April
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with the Swiss Startup Association, with Partner Andrea McShane, Managing Associate Aymeric Vienne and Associate Danielle Champagne forming our contact team. The Swiss Startup Association helps startups navigate their businesses, providing valuable resources such as advice on legal matters, fundraising support, networking opportunities and much more.
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