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Medtech
Dispute centred on alleged infringement of several patents related to keyhole surgery | Big pharma company acquired defendant firm in $3.4bn deal four years ago. 10 August 2023
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US Court of Appeals highlights procedural rules in patent dispute concerning medical device charging patents | Medtronic now faces further patent validity reviews after Fed Circ rules in favour of rival. 8 August 2023
Big Pharma
GSK argues that its US rival knew of its patented technology seven years after research began | Blockbuster respiratory vaccines, world’s first of their kind, received US approval in May. 7 August 2023
Big Pharma
Joint stipulations approved by federal judge to dismiss three lawsuits alleging patent infringement on cancer immunotherapies | Companies settle early ‘to save time and attention’ say reports. 3 August 2023
Americas
The lawsuit alleged the unlawful use of cfDNA technology in RaDaR assay and related products | Adds to an existing legal action the company filed against Inivata. 1 August 2023
Biotechnology
Swedish company’s products treat urologic disorders and colorectal conditions | Portfolio includes unique treatment for prostate cancer radiation therapy. 27 July 2023
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Judge enters default judgment and permanent injunction order after defendant failed to show in court | Alleged counterfeit medical tools were being sold under Ethicon brand. 27 July 2023
Europe
Interactive statistics chart shows more than 5,000 requests for unitary effect | Data can be filtered by country, language and technology sector. 25 July 2023
Big Pharma
SNIPR Biome has five patents reinstated after court rules they cannot be subject to interference | Rockefeller University had challenged patents on pre-AIA, first-to-invent basis. 20 July 2023
Americas
Polpharma’s injunction bid fails as motion is dismissed with prejudice | Court upholds Swiss Arbitration process. 20 July 2023