Biotech news
Americas
A biotech firm specialising in mRNA therapies alleges AbbVie’s $2.1 billion Capstan purchase was built on stolen lipid nanoparticle trade secrets. 24 September 2025
Americas
As John Squires is confirmed as the US Patent and Trademark Office's new director, Sarah Speight gathers reaction, and asks: what would you ask the US’ chief IP executive? 23 September 2025
Americas
There are varying national eligibility requirements that distinguish between treatments of and diagnostics for animals and humans; it’s just a question of reformatting ‘method of treatment’ claims, write lawyers from Sterne Kessler. 23 September 2025
Careers
US firm’s new partner “brings a rare combination of scientific depth, global perspective, and strategic legal insight” to her new employer’s life sciences practice. 19 September 2025
Americas
A notable Ninth Circuit ruling raises questions about disclosure that trade secrets plaintiffs will want to consider—particularly with regards to timing, says Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke of Munger, Tolles & Olson. 17 September 2025
Asia
From drug discovery to post-market surveillance, AI is rewriting the rules in pharma—and the patent system is struggling to keep up. At AIPPI’s World Congress 2025, Marisa Woutersen hears experts debate AI disclosure, inventive step, and inventorship. 16 September 2025
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. 12 September 2025
Americas
In the first of a two-part series, Mercedes Meyer of Banner Witcoff and Brandon Phemester of Novavax explore how legislative, judicial, and executive policies have dramatically altered the risks for drug innovation. 10 September 2025
Americas
The deal brings to a close a clash over DNA sequencing technology for cancer detection, with both sides agreeing to dismiss their claims. 4 September 2025
Biotech
Erik Viik of Papula-Nevinpat looks at the dynamics that international applicants need to be aware of to secure and manage their patent rights across the region. 2 September 2025