MedTech news
Pharma
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is seeking industry views on a no-deal Brexit scenario. 4 October 2018
Pharma
DLA Piper has appointed Marco de Morpurgo, from Allen & Overy, as a partner in the firm’s life sciences team in Rome, Italy. 3 October 2018
Biotech
UK governmental agency Public Health England has entered into a research and development partnership with UK-based pharmaceutical company Enesi Pharma. 3 October 2018
Americas
Dykema has strengthened its Minneapolis, Minnesota office with the addition of two lawyers from Moore & Hansen as senior counsel. 2 October 2018
Americas
The US International Trade Commission yesterday announced that it will launch a patent infringement investigation into medical device maker Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, based in New Zealand. 2 October 2018
Pharma
Crowell & Moring has welcomed Gunther Meyer, who previously led the Brussels IP group at Eversheds Sutherland, as a senior counsel in the firm’s IP group. 2 October 2018
Americas
US-based Encoditech yesterday accused a Roche subsidiary of infringing a patent related to wireless communication. 26 September 2018
Americas
American biotech 3Scan is combining robotics with machine learning and automation to offer microscopy services for the 3D analysis of cells, tissues, and organs. LSIPR met general counsel Nada Rastad to hear about some of the patenting challenges. 24 September 2018
Europe
Johnson & Johnson announced this week that its subsidiary J&J Medical has acquired Emerging Implant Technologies (EIT) for an undisclosed amount. 14 September 2018
Americas
Boston-based Nutter McClennen & Fish has added a team of IP professionals: three partners, two of counsels, one associate, and one technical specialist. 13 September 2018