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Americas
From public use and foreign sales to the challenges of proving infringement, plant patents present unique legal opportunities—and pitfalls—for the agricultural industry, explain Bree Vculek, Gaby Longsworth, and Robert Millonig of Sterne Kessler.
Europe
Traceability and transparency of training practices, and the value of bespoke tool, are among the key AI trends that will be shaped by legal and regulatory developments in 2026, write experts from Rouse.
Europe
A number of ongoing legislative processes are likely to significantly impact the life sciences industry this year, writes Jackie Mulryne of Morgan Lewis.
Europe
The High Court’s ruling clarifies aspects of the SPC waiver but leaves unresolved questions relating to export-country rights and confidentiality, say Claire Phipps-Jones and Luke Norton of Bristows.
Americas
Companies that integrate data rights into their IP strategy with a holistic approach will lead in innovation while minimising risk, says Terri Shieh-Newton of Mintz.
Americas
In the complex world of bsAb patenting, counsel need to turn chefs to serve up success. Benjamin Pelletier of Haynes Boone puts together a menu of dos and don’ts.
Europe
With EU trilogues deadlocked over the package, the future of drug exclusivities and access-linked obligations hangs in the balance. Jackie Mulryne and Paul Ranson of Morgan Lewis pinpoint the flashpoints to watch as negotiators push for a year-end deal.
Big Pharma
Clinical trials create a patent paradox. With EPO case law rapidly reshaping the 'expectation of success' test—most recently T136/24—the line between innovation and obviousness is blurred. Amanda Simons of J A Kemp offers drafting strategies to secure protection for your downstream innovations.
Latest Conference Videos
Americas
Speakers from Greenberg Traurig, Verdiva Bio, Halozyme, and Metsera discuss the implications of the USPTO’s 2024 §112 guidelines on life sciences patents.
Europe
Amanda Simons, J A Kemp, explains how clinical research affects patentability in Europe and how clinical data can be used to strengthen protection.
Biotechnology
Dirk Buehler, Maiwald, discusses how the “try and see” standard is applied before the EPO and its relevance in pharma and biotech cases.
Europe
High-value IP disputes are reshaping life sciences litigation, with perspectives from McDermott Will & Emery, Curevac, Regeneron, HGF, and the UPC.
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29 January 2026 New York-based firm makes its second key acquisition in weeks, as the firm pursues growth by broadening its litigation capabilities.
28 January 2026 The rise of fake online stores selling counterfeit pharmaceuticals is driving a surge in domain name disputes, forcing major brands to defend revenue and reputation.
27 January 2026 As quantum-enabled innovation accelerates, patentability will hinge on predictability, disclosure, and modality-specific claim drafting in an increasingly unforgiving enablement landscape, explain Ray Miller and Joseph Wolfe of DLA Piper
26 January 2026 The court found the board applied the wrong legal standard when evaluating Guardant Health’s obviousness challenge to a University of Washington DNA sequencing patent.
26 January 2026 The new recruit has a “stellar track record” of representing big tech in trade secret and patent litigation, and joins the firm’s newly opened San Francisco office.
23 January 2026 Just one pharma company is recognised in a report that lists the most world's most inventive countries and companies.
22 January 2026 A district court judge shuts down a Novartis rival from reopening validity and infringement arguments over an Entresto patent.
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