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In its first year, uptake of cases at the Unified Patent Court has surpassed most expectations. Darren Smyth of EIP delves into the facts and figures behind the headlines, with some surprising results.
Europe
It remains to be seen whether AI developers in the medical sector will benefit from the UK’s ‘flexible’ regulatory environment or find the lack of cohesion detrimental, say Jackie Mulryne and Beatriz San Martin of Arnold & Porter.
Europe
Is the court’s public access rule unfit for purpose? Lawyers at Mathys & Squire are arguing for pleadings and evidence to be automatically made available on request, finds Muireann Bolger.
Biotechnology
Recent clashes over patents covering modified guide RNAs have exposed different approaches from the US and Europe—and new complications for the field, says Claire Irvine of HGF.
Big Pharma
Despite a rocky start, with case-management issues and plenty of scepticism from stakeholders, there is much to applaud in the UPC’s first four months, write Sebastian Moore and John Lao of Herbert Smith Freehills.
Biotechnology
Although UK research universities were going strong after Horizon funding was pulled, it could have been a different story had the scheme not been reinstated, finds Sarah Speight.
Big Pharma
Revocation and infringement actions involving a cholesterol treatment, prosthetic valves, and methods for analyte detection are among the first to land at the court within its first month, explain Joanne Welch and Darren Smyth of EIP.
Big Pharma
Big pharma company picks pan-European venue for next leg of global dispute | IT issues potentially behind new court's low revocation count | Nearly half a million opt-outs registered.
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9 July 2024 New Secretary of State previously vowed Labour would harness AI and "put it to work for everyone from every background” | Starmer’s government expected to adopt a tougher position on AI regulation and laws | Proposed regulatory innovation office would expedite decisions for “fast, clear and consistent regulation”.
4 July 2024 UK leg of global litigation over mRNA tech sees patents ruled valid and invalid | Justice Meade follows EPO in decision on Moderna’s EP 565 patent | Pfizer and German partner BioNTech on the hook for EP 949 | Opinion on Moderna’s COVID pledge also handed down.
2 July 2024 List compiled by sister title features peer-reviewed IP lawyers from across six continents | 2024 edition “most comprehensive and rigorous” to date, says rankings editor | Data reveals gender ratio and practice area concentration by continent.
25 June 2024 UK judge concludes neither party has ‘won’ in case between Salts and Pelican over ostomy products | Court denied Salts’ request for Model D disclosure.
9 May 2024 10x Genomics injunction showed the need to take the court ‘really seriously’ says US lawyer | With a focus on efficiency and plaintiff-friendly measures, the UPC's impact on patent valuations and litigation strategies is becoming increasingly apparent, at LSPN Spring.
20 February 2024 Board determines that Nevro added subject matter to patent through amendment | Medtronic and Boston Scientific have successfully overturned 2019 decision rejecting opposition.
30 January 2024 MHRA 'should regulate' the release of drugs for clinical trials for innovative cancer treatments | Medical experts lambast big pharma’s unacceptable lack of involvement in Glioblastoma campaign | Forcing companies will ‘undermine public trust’ says pharma body.
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