Biotech news
Americas
South Korean company eyes new business opportunities following Supreme Court ruling | Pfizer had claimed infringement of patent covering Prevenar 13 shot. 22 May 2025
Americas
Illumina claims Element’s AVITI sequencing platforms includes patented tech | Biotech firm alleges it infringes its MiSeq and MiniSeq system | Start-up founded by former Illumina employees. 19 May 2025
Europe
Biotech rivals agree global patent cross-licences and end all litigation | 10x ‘expects’ to receive $68m plus royalties on sales of its spatial biology products. 15 May 2025
Americas
Counsel are using their unique position as the centre of science and law to deliver value far beyond traditional IP protection, finds Marisa Woutersen. 9 May 2025
Americas
Wilson Sonsini, Desmarais, and Wolf Greenfield were among the winners at the inaugural LSPN Awards USA 2025 in Boston, which celebrated excellence in life sciences IP across 20 categories. 8 May 2025
Americas
Decision follows director review ordered by Kathi Vidal two years ago | Two pieces of prior art successfully cited in arguments key to invalidation. 6 May 2025
Americas
The pharma giant and biopharma company Incyte announce settlement of dispute over alleged unpaid royalties | News comes on eve of trial in Manhattan. 6 May 2025
Careers
The firm has rehired Kate Hillier as a partner in its Bay Area office, where she will advise public and private life sciences companies on strategic partnering, licensing and complex IP transactions. 1 May 2025
Americas
US district judge reduces award payable to Insulet by EOFlow to $59.4m l Dispute concerns wearable insulin patch pumps l Injunction remains but with allowance for users to access device temporarily. 29 April 2025
Americas
Generative AI is transforming the biotech industry, so it’s crucial to have an IP strategy—in particular, for trade secret and/or patent protection. Dean Pelletier of Pelletier Law explains. 24 April 2025