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Susana Soares is a designer inspired by scientific research to create objects that explore new aesthetic and behavioural opportunities. LSIPR investigated how she protects her work in a realm where life sciences and design collide. 3 February 2014
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UK IP law firm Powell Gilbert has appointed solicitor and medical doctor Tess Waldron as an associate. 30 January 2014
Americas
A US medical research foundation has received about $131.2 million in damages after a jury found that two of its patents covering cochlear implants were infringed. 29 January 2014
Americas
Healthcare company Covidien PLC has been told it did not infringe patents belonging to a Johnson & Johnson-owned company through using its ultrasonic dissection device. 29 January 2014
Americas
On January 28, Teva announced that the FDA had approved its supplemental new drug application for a new formulation of its biggest selling drug Copaxone. 29 January 2014
Big Pharma
The UK High Court has decided to award Slovenian generic pharmaceutical company KRKA damages after a preliminary injunction enforced against the company by AstraZeneca was discharged. 28 January 2014
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Law firm Blank Rome LLP has expanded its IP litigation group with the appointment of Christopher Hu. 28 January 2014
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Johnson & Johnson has been named the most effective pharmaceutical company on social media, in a new report. 27 January 2014
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A government-appointed panel in India is preparing to evaluate more patented drugs for local generic pharmaceutical companies to mimic, according to reports. 24 January 2014
Big Pharma
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has left a group of pharmaceutical companies that are unhappy with proposed drug laws in South Africa. 23 January 2014