Biotechnology

19 November 2024   Judges at Munich Local Division determined that Meril infringed Edwards Lifesciences’ patent | Meril ordered to stop selling and recall product as well as pay damages.

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Asia
Free trade zones in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, and Hainan are designed to attract capital into China’s fast-growing healthcare sectors, says Li Mi of Lusheng.
Americas
Well-drafted contracts and ironclad tech security can save time and money when an ex-employee steals IP ‘like sugar packets in Starbucks’, finds Tom Phillips.
Biotechnology
The shift towards preventative pharmaceuticals could open new, and highly valuable, markets but it must be strengthened by patent rights, says Sam Andrews, senior paralegal at Powell Gilbert.
Biotechnology
AI has the potential to revolutionise patent examination but uneven adoption of the technology could undermine fairness in the system, says Matthew Veale of Patsnap.
Biotechnology
As artificial intelligence creates a complex legal landscape for healthcare and medtech, Janine Swarbrick of HGF explores two case studies that shed light on how to claim an AI invention.
Biotechnology
It is critical that the emerging field of personalised medicine receives appropriate patent protection, explain Joel Coles and Theo Cooper of Powell Gilbert.
Biotechnology
Agreeing to a dispute resolution mechanism in an international joint venture requires forward thinking, say Jens Petry and Tom Gassmann, Squire Patton Boggs.
Big Pharma
Kerri-Ann Limbeek, trial lead for Ravgen, tells Sarah Speight that a compelling narrative was key to winning the case against their larger rival.
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22 October 2024   In-house pharma and biotech lawyers are taking on broader roles, from handling regulatory issues to corporate strategy—and outside counsel can help, finds Marisa Woutersen.
17 October 2024   At LSPN Fall North America, in-house counsel offered guidance on how to nail the perfect patent application. Marisa Woutersen reports.
17 October 2024   As the pharma sector grapples with legal and regulatory upheaval, LSPN Fall North America explored the need for companies to reassess their patent strategies. Marisa Woutersen reports.
15 October 2024   Danish pharma company asserts 10 patents for drug that improves blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes patients | Like Novo’s Ozempic, the disputed drug can be used off-label to achieve weight loss.
8 October 2024   Judge says use of patented protein mNeonGreen not covered by Section 271(e)(1) provision I Allele granted summary judgment in patent infringement suit.
3 October 2024   Alnylam backed down after judge’s patent interpretation favoured Moderna | Case is part of a spate of infringement lawsuits aimed at both Moderna and Pfizer | Plaintiff may be allowed to refile in future.
1 October 2024   Janssen Biotech denied permission to appeal invalidation of ustekinumab patent I Samsung Bioepis convinced UK court to revoke patent in July.
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