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Americas
Oral hearings heard the USPTO side with MSD (Merck) over a term extension for a reissued patent, in a case set to have huge implications for pharma market exclusivity, reports Marisa Woutersen. 6 February 2025
Americas
Popular fitness tracker device accused of infringing patents owned by Omni MedSci | Plaintiff previously sued Apple over Apple Watch. 6 February 2025
Americas
Federal Circuit upholds preliminary injunctions blocking highly similar versions of Eylea | Samsung Biopeis and Formycon failed to convince that the patent-in-suit was invalid. 4 February 2025
Careers
Naoise Gaffney, who brings robust experience as a patent litigator, in-house counsel and professor, will drive forward the European law firm's UPC practice. 4 February 2025
Careers
Former DLA Piper partner Melissa Harwood joins firm’s chemistry and life sciences team | Brings experience in biotechnology, therapeutics, and chemical industries. 4 February 2025
Americas
LSIPR sister title WIPR releases USA Patents Rankings, divided into categories of non-contentious and contentious work | Listing identifies the go-to firms and individuals for prosecution, litigation and strategic work in the US. 4 February 2025
Europe
UK court confirms it cannot depart from CJEU law | SPC application for multiple sclerosis treatment rejected | Judges stress that any change to the SPC framework needs legislative reform not interpretation. 30 January 2025
Careers
Patent “veteran” joins the firm’s Palo Alto office, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in patent prosecution and litigation. 30 January 2025
Americas
Five-strong team to open new location in the spring | Office will be led by experienced litigators and patent specialists bringing pharma, biologics, medical devices, femtech, and technology expertise to Chicago. 30 January 2025
Americas
Complex legal battle concerns ‘skinny label’ strategy used by generic drug makers, prompting a $235 million award | Pharma giant looks for enhanced damages due to ‘wilful infringement’, while opponent wants another trial. 29 January 2025