12 March 2026 The event unpacked how technology, litigation trends, and global events are adding complexity while also offering benefits for legal teams under pressure to reduce costs.
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Latest Features
Europe
After an overwhelmingly positive Supreme Court ruling for companies working in AI, Rachel Free of CMS outlines the necessary practical steps for patent holders—including enforcement of the ‘black box’ tech, the ruling’s influence on the UPC, and how to manage related applications.
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.
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.
More News
9 March 2026 Appeals court upholds lower court’s ruling, clarifying key legal questions concerning patent claims for blood‑testing devices.
6 March 2026 With IWD approaching, WIPR urges practitioners to submit nominations for its Influential Women in IP list, recognising outstanding female leaders across the profession.
5 March 2026 The healthcare company’s chief IP counsel is researching how law firms and patent attorneys are using AI tools to inform its own guidelines for external legal providers.
5 March 2026 Moderna settles, agreeing to part with up to $2.25 billion to avoid a trial and secure a licence to continue using the platform underpinning its COVID-19 vaccine.
4 March 2026 As the firm expands its IP offering, “an unusually versatile lawyer” with chemical, biologics, and medical device spaces expertise joins the New York office.
4 March 2026 Launch forms part of the firm’s continued national growth strategy, boosting its presence in “a vibrant ecosystem of technology, life sciences, wireless communications and emerging growth companies”.
4 March 2026 With an increase in ‘hallucinated’ case law cited as evidence in courts globally, what can legal practitioners—as well as providers of AI tools and platforms—do to help safeguard against this? Sarah Speight finds out.
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