28 May MIA Member Withers & Rogers Share Spring 2026 IP Review
MIA member Withers & Rogers have shared the following:
The latest issue of our IP Review magazine has been published, delivering insights, advice, and the latest Withers & Rogers news.
Articles in their Spring edition include:
- The next frontier for robotic swarms: Autonomy in unpredictable environments
- Ophthalmology innovation surges as patent activity accelerates across Europe
- Patenting drug discovery at the EPO
- Standard Essential Patents and SMEs: What to know about SEPs and FRAND
- AI in legal practice: Navigating the risks and responsibilities
- IP renewals in an ever-changing market: Staying protected, staying in control
- Withers & Rogers news
This edition explores the cutting edge of technology and
evolving landscape of intellectual property law. They begin by exploring the next frontier for automation:
robotic swarms. They examine how decentralised
communication and novel IP strategies are enabling
swarms to operate autonomously in unpredictable
environments, from industrial sites to emergency
response scenarios.
They then shift focus to the intersection of standards
and patents, providing a crucial guide for small and
medium-sized enterprises on Standard Essential Patents
(SEPs) and FRAND licensing, explaining how they impact
businesses in our increasingly connected world.
This issue also includes a timely and cautionary look
at the growing use of generative AI in legal practice. They highlight the risks of relying on AI for legal research
and the critical importance of human oversight and
professional advice.
Finally, the review concludes with a practical look at how modern
IP renewals services are adapting to provide businesses
with greater control and strategic insight into their global
portfolios.