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Big Pharma
Federal Circuit says only patents claiming the active ingredient of a drug are eligible for listing | Injunction against Teva temporarily paused in January pending the appeal court’s decision to review. 4 March 2025
Careers
Based in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, the duo bring experience in patent litigation across life sciences, biotechnology, and high technology, including a recent victory overturning a $96 million jury verdict in an organ transplant testing case. 4 March 2025
Americas
Global listing of world’s IP experts undergoes a ‘significant transformation’, shifting from a volume-based listing to a selective and research-driven platform. 4 March 2025
Europe
UK biotech firm accuses luxury skincare brand La Prairie of misappropriating proprietary research on caviar-derived ingredients | Lawsuit claims La Prairie lacked expertise to develop the tech before accessing confidential trade secrets. 4 March 2025
Americas
Top contenders named across 20 categories including litigation, prosecution and portfolio management | Nominees include Dechert, Desmarais, Fish & Richardson, Irell & Manella, Sterne Kessler, Mintz, Wilson Sonsini, Banner Witcoff, and Powell Gilbert. 3 March 2025
Careers
Candido, widely recognised as a highly skilled trial lawyer, will augment the firm’s capabilities in the technology and life sciences spaces. 28 February 2025
Europe
The licensing company’s CEO and GC accept that ‘tactical retreats and tactical gains’ are baked into the high-profile portfolio’s future, finds Marisa Woutersen. 27 February 2025
Unified Patent Court
The UPC Court of Appeal’s approach to delivering a preliminary injunction in a glucose sensor dispute has far-reaching effects, as Wouter Pors of Bird & Bird explains. 27 February 2025
Europe
Concerns over misuse, side effects and counterfeits are tightening controls on the blockbuster treatments, says Iona Silverman of Freeths. 27 February 2025
Americas
Former Latham & Watkins global vice chair joins the firm as co-chair of its technology transactions practice | New partner brings experience in biotechnology, life sciences, technology, artificial intelligence and sustainable energy. 27 February 2025