MedTech news
MedTech
Medtronic prior art reference does not qualify, says Federal Circuit | Firm was hoping to invalidate five catheter technology patents. 25 May 2023
Africa
Government-led schemes to incentivise patents are leading to delays and prejudice against legitimate applicants. Tyron Grant of Spoor and Fisher explains how South Africa is tackling the problem. 9 May 2023
Americas
Judge enters default judgment as New Jersey-based firm failed to respond to suit | Defendant allegedly sought to sell 3M-branded masks at inflated prices during the pandemic. 2 May 2023
MedTech
Dispute relates to AstraZeneca ‘Breztri’ brand | Court says no likelihood of confusion with earlier marks | Full details of reasoning. 16 March 2023
Americas
Medtech company wins reversal of earlier ruling | Door opens to mount a challenge of controversial rule | USPTO director‘s updated guidelines influence court’s reasoning. 14 March 2023
Biotech
“Customer suit exception” is rejected by district judge | Suit between Chr. Hansen and Glycosyn is ongoing. 14 March 2023
MedTech
California-based company claims materials engineer emailed himself confidential information | Trade secrets related to artificial heart valve materials. 23 February 2023
Americas
J&J had accused defendant of infringing patents related to cataract surgery | Company also complained its copyright-protected computer programs had been ripped off, alleging “piracy of a nearly unfathomable scale”. 13 February 2023
Europe
‘Rare’ case included ‘campaigning element’ says judge | Ex-student sought clarification on royalties from university | 651-paragraph ruling required Oxford Uni to justify its IP policies. 5 January 2023
Americas
Distributors and pharmacies face millions in damages and costs after selling international versions of Abbott products in the US | Fraud upon the court discovered after a court-authorised search of defendant’s premises seized an email server. 4 January 2023