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The regents of the University of California, the institution’s governing body, has filed a complaint against US-based medical device company AtriCure for allegedly infringing patents covering a method of treating atrial fibrillation. 10 November 2016
Americas
Philips has agreed to make a $300 million cash payment in a multi-year partnership with Masimo, a health technology company. 9 November 2016
Asia
Pharmaceutical company GSK has triumphed in a trademark infringement dispute in India. 9 November 2016
Americas
A US official has spoken about the approach that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has taken towards innovation in the past year. 8 November 2016
Americas
The US Supreme Court yesterday denied a petition for certiorari in a case centring on Lamictal, a treatment for certain types of seizures as well as bipolar disorder. 8 November 2016
Big Pharma
To overcome a crowded patent market, a potential solution is to seek a declaration of obviousness, which has a basis in UK law stemming from Arrow Generics v Merck. Richard Roberts of Potter Clarkson reports. 8 November 2016
Americas
US-based Amarin Pharma has filed a complaint against Dr Reddy’s Laboratories for allegedly infringing 14 patents covering Vascepa. 7 November 2016
Big Pharma
The IP Life Sciences Exchange, an event for senior IP decision-makers from the life sciences sector, will take place on November 15 and 16 in Munich, Germany. LSIPR previews some of the most interesting sessions. 7 November 2016
Americas
GE Healthcare Life Sciences has revealed a $7 million expansion project at its technology manufacturing facility in Westborough, Massachusetts. 4 November 2016
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed a ruling of a district court in a trademark infringement dispute between Abbott Laboratories and pharmacies, distributors and individuals. 4 November 2016