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Biotechnology
Although UK research universities were going strong after Horizon funding was pulled, it could have been a different story had the scheme not been reinstated, finds Sarah Speight. 14 September 2023
Big Pharma
Court upholds USPTO and the PTAB decisions over blood-oxygen sensor in smartwatches | Ruling finds Masimo patents to be unpatentable and obvious | Only one claim relating to inconsistency to be reversed. 14 September 2023
Big Pharma
Pharma firm fails to show evidence to prove obviousness in rival’s patent | Treatment can be used to treat cancer as well as ulcerative colitis and asthma. 12 September 2023
Big Pharma
Despite the shared language, there are tangible differences between the US, EU and UK standards, explain Jeffrey Lewis and Stuart Knight of Foley Hoag. 12 September 2023
Big Pharma
The news that the UK will rejoin the €95.5 billion research fund has been met with widespread relief, but it’s a bittersweet story, finds Sarah Speight. Reaction from CMS, Arnold & Porter, Bird & Bird, HGF. 7 September 2023
Biotechnology
Technology is continuing to transform women’s healthcare and female inventors are driving the change—but more needs to be done to ensure they secure IP rights. 7 September 2023
Big Pharma
Healthcare company accuses online sellers of selling unauthorised over-the-counter products | Consumers leave bad reviews after receiving damaged, expired and poor quality goods, says the complaint | Vory, Sater, Seymour and Pease. 5 September 2023
Biotechnology
UN Committee on Racial Discrimination Calls for equitable access to vaccines, treatments, and health tech | Switzerland, Germany, UK, and US refusal to waive IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines 'aids discrimination against vulnerable communities'. 5 September 2023
Big Pharma
Edwards Lifesciences files application for provisional measures at UPC | Hearing details adds to existing listed by the court for 10x Genomics versus NanoString. 31 August 2023
Big Pharma
National Medical Commission has put new regulations on hold that would have made prescribing generics mandatory | Move comes after pressure from doctors’ organisation and pharma firms. 31 August 2023