Big Pharma
29 January 2026 A judge has allowed antitrust claims against the pharma giant to move forward, finding that it plausibly used bundled rebates and patent abuse to extend its insulin monopoly, though one allegation was dismissed.
30 December 2025
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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.
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.
Big Pharma
Clinical trials create a patent paradox. With EPO case law rapidly reshaping the 'expectation of success' test—most recently T136/24—the line between innovation and obviousness is blurred. Amanda Simons of J A Kemp offers drafting strategies to secure protection for your downstream innovations.
Americas
Parties impacted by exclusion orders need to carefully weigh their options for seeking clarity or rulings on redesigns, explain Daniel Muino and Charles Provine from Morrison Foerster.
Europe
As Big Pharma stalls investment in the UK, the government urgently needs to return to the negotiating table to salvage a key growth area, writes Tim Belcher of EIP.
Americas
In the second of a two-part series, Mercedes Meyer of Banner Witcoff and Brandon Phemester of Novavax delve into the real reasons why medicine costs more in the US.
More News
29 December 2025 Edwards v Meril, Teva and the FTC, and modified jury verdicts—lawyers from WilmerHale provide a review of the key cases of the year and their implications.
23 December 2025 Europe’s life sciences sector is getting a major overhaul. A spate of reforms promises faster approvals, less red tape, and more innovation, reports Marisa Woutersen.
22 December 2025 Biopharma company and two others have taken action against numerous defendants over proposed generic versions of Livmarli, Mirum’s core revenue driver.
19 December 2025 With its landmark ruling, the court has delivered guidance for patentees and litigants— including three takeaways for counsel and rights holders, explain Tobias Wuttke and Axel Berger of Bardehle Pagenberg.
18 December 2025 A UK appellate court has revived a key patent for the tech, finding flaws in the lower court’s handling of the case and obviousness analysis over prior art.
17 December 2025 The proponents of a petition denied by the Supreme Court said it addressed a conflict that was significant “not just for the pharmaceutical industry, but for all stakeholders in our patent system”.
16 December 2025 UK court hears claims that a delay and construction inconsistency led to the alleged wrongful invalidation of a patent at the heart of a global dispute.
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