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Americas
List compiled by sister title features peer-reviewed IP lawyers from across six continents | 2024 edition “most comprehensive and rigorous” to date, says rankings editor | Data reveals gender ratio and practice area concentration by continent. 2 July 2024
Americas
As SCOTUS pulls away from deference to federal agencies, issues such as non-competes and terminal disclaimers could be on shaky ground, finds Muireann Bolger. 2 July 2024
Europe
Double promotion includes patent attorney who challenged Novartis in G1/22 | Supplementary Protection Certificates expert also joins partnership. 2 July 2024
Big Pharma
Clarivate analysis identifies 140,000 patented inventions in digital health in decade to 2022 | Patentees comprise a ‘surprising mix’ of companies across various industries. 2 July 2024
Europe
In its first year, uptake of cases at the Unified Patent Court has surpassed most expectations. Darren Smyth of EIP delves into the facts and figures behind the headlines, with some surprising results. 27 June 2024
Americas
Womble Bond Dickinson’s new South Carolina partner previously led Dority & Manning’s chemical and life sciences group. 27 June 2024
Americas
Judges considered Hikma’s label and marketing material when overturning lower court’s decision | Court said Amarin had stated plausible claim for induced infringement of patents. 27 June 2024
Americas
Brazil’s updated regulations for its flagship partnerships programme marks a renewed effort to strengthen the nation's health sector, says Rob Rodrigues of RNA Law. 25 June 2024
Americas
US drugmaker files six lawsuits over compounded tirzepatide products | At least five deaths associated with ‘generic’ Mounjaro, according to complaint | Fears over drug's 'unapproved' use for cosmetic weight loss. 25 June 2024
Big Pharma
UK judge concludes neither party has ‘won’ in case between Salts and Pelican over ostomy products | Court denied Salts’ request for Model D disclosure. 25 June 2024