11 June 2026 The UPC has dealt Siemens a loss against a rival US medtech company, upholding a key breast imaging patent and addressing a range of issues from infringement and validity to recall orders and software-based workarounds.
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Europe
Europe’s latest patent fee increases are modest at the EPO but include a rare steep hike in the UK, forcing applicants to reassess filing routes, portfolio value, and long-term cost strategies, say James Bell and Yelena Morozova.
Asia
The clash between one of India’s largest B2B marketplaces and the country’s drugs regulator challenges the “passive” position of such platforms with regards to allegedly unlawful pharmaceutical listings, says Aarti Aggarwal of Remfry & Sagar.
Europe
After an overwhelmingly positive Supreme Court ruling for companies working in AI, Rachel Free of CMS outlines the necessary practical steps for patent holders—including enforcement of the ‘black box’ tech, the ruling’s influence on the UPC, and how to manage related applications.
Americas
From public use and foreign sales to the challenges of proving infringement, plant patents present unique legal opportunities—and pitfalls—for the agricultural industry, explain Bree Vculek, Gaby Longsworth, and Robert Millonig of Sterne Kessler.
Europe
Traceability and transparency of training practices, and the value of bespoke tool, are among the key AI trends that will be shaped by legal and regulatory developments in 2026, write experts from Rouse.
Europe
A number of ongoing legislative processes are likely to significantly impact the life sciences industry this year, writes Jackie Mulryne of Morgan Lewis.
Europe
The High Court’s ruling clarifies aspects of the SPC waiver but leaves unresolved questions relating to export-country rights and confidentiality, say Claire Phipps-Jones and Luke Norton of Bristows.
Americas
Companies that integrate data rights into their IP strategy with a holistic approach will lead in innovation while minimising risk, says Terri Shieh-Newton of Mintz.
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Speakers from Greenberg Traurig, Verdiva Bio, Halozyme, and Metsera discuss the implications of the USPTO’s 2024 §112 guidelines on life sciences patents.
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Amanda Simons, J A Kemp, explains how clinical research affects patentability in Europe and how clinical data can be used to strengthen protection.
Biotechnology
Dirk Buehler, Maiwald, discusses how the “try and see” standard is applied before the EPO and its relevance in pharma and biotech cases.
Europe
High-value IP disputes are reshaping life sciences litigation, with perspectives from McDermott Will & Emery, Curevac, Regeneron, HGF, and the UPC.
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8 June 2026 Known for his work on major pharmaceutical patent disputes and landmark SEP cases, the London-based litigator has joined a new firm as partner.
4 June 2026 Justices refuse to place generic drug makers “between a rock and a hard place,” in a landmark ruling clarifying induced patent infringement in pharma.
4 June 2026 The deal gives Pfizer access to 12 early-stage oncology programmes and marks the latest in a growing wave of high-value licensing agreements between Big Pharma and Chinese biotechs.
4 June 2026 The new recruit, who will also support the firm’s UPC practice, brings more than 25 years’ experience and a “strong track record of handling technically and legally complex disputes” in the UK.
4 June 2026 The Indian firm has added a partner who brings more than three decades of experience advising clients across the pharmaceuticals, life sciences, technology and manufacturing sectors.
3 June 2026 A district court has thrown out one challenge over the vaccine delivery technology, while a separate appeal could affect protections available to government contractors during national emergencies.
2 June 2026 The court has officially opened its mediation and arbitration forum, with technology, life sciences and manufacturing companies expected to be among its earliest users—particularly in FRAND and licensing cases.
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