MedTech news
MedTech
A dispute over optical sensor technology in miniature hearing devices ended with the EPO revoking a patent, finding the invention obvious despite ruling it was new over the closest prior art. 30 July 2026
Careers
The engineer-turned-lawyer joins as a principal, bringing 15 years of experience advising on patent strategy across AI, software, and medical devices. 29 July 2026
MedTech
Years of litigation over biodegradable drug-delivery technology took another turn after the Federal Circuit delivered a significant win for the medical device maker. 28 July 2026
MedTech
The latest clash between two facial aesthetics rivals centres on a Swiss rival’s newly approved syringe, which AbbVie and Allergan claim infringes five US design patents. 23 July 2026
Biotech
Now a Danaher subsidiary, the company is contesting a number of orders after a California court finalised several aspects of the high-profile dispute. 21 July 2026
Careers
A high-profile hire will co-chair the firm's new office, bringing experience across biotech, therapeutics, genomics, diagnostics, and medical devices. 16 July 2026
MedTech
China-headquartered Angelalign failed to convince UPC appellate judges to overturn a ban that affects its ability to offer orthodontic planning software in Europe with certain functionality. 9 July 2026
Careers
After almost 20 years at Goodwin, the patent and trade secrets supremo whose clients include Meta, IBM and Novartis, joins his new employer’s Washington, DC office. 8 July 2026
MedTech
The Unified Patent Court delivers a mixed ruling in a dispute over liquid biopsy technology, overturning a finding that a patent was likely invalid while refusing to grant interim relief because of the patent owner’s delay. 6 July 2026
MedTech
A report warns that procurement reforms in Mainland China, alongside the rise of open robotics platforms, supply chain disruption and GLP-1 drugs, are challenging existing medtech business models. 3 July 2026