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Biotechnology
Opposition Division ruling supports the use of immunotherapy patent | Highlights the significance of plausibility in patent evaluation following G 2/21. 18 July 2023
Big Pharma
Delaware court permits counterclaims from Vizgen and Nanostring in separate suits | Firms say patents-in-suit were covered by ‘open and non-exclusive licenses’. 13 July 2023
Big Pharma
Commission says dealmakers ‘knowingly and intentionally’ breached standstill obligation | Grail receives the first-ever fine for a target company under EU merger rules. 13 July 2023
Americas
Precedential decision marks blow for medical device maker after earlier win | PTAB criticised for “fundamental legal error” and “narrow definition”. 11 July 2023
Generics
Decision affects a patent listed in the Orange Book | Generic drug makers have so far failed to secure approval for biosimilar versions of the blockbuster drug. 11 July 2023
Americas
John Rearick is the latest addition to the firm to strengthen its life sciences practice. 11 July 2023
Americas
Commission says that medical device maker’s arguments have broad implications for antitrust enforcement | Dispute concerns alleged exclusive-dealing and bundling arrangements. 5 July 2023
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The firm’s presence in Shenzhen will expand its focus on tech industries in the region. 5 July 2023
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Lewis Silkin has integrated MSK into its practice to better manage complex portfolios across various tech sectors. 4 July 2023
Big Pharma
Board did not violate procedure regarding ‘preliminary guidance’ say Federal Circuit judges | Medytox’s substitute claims found to be ‘unpatentable’. 29 June 2023