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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.
Americas
In the complex world of bsAb patenting, counsel need to turn chefs to serve up success. Benjamin Pelletier of Haynes Boone puts together a menu of dos and don’ts.
Europe
With EU trilogues deadlocked over the package, the future of drug exclusivities and access-linked obligations hangs in the balance. Jackie Mulryne and Paul Ranson of Morgan Lewis pinpoint the flashpoints to watch as negotiators push for a year-end deal.
Big Pharma
Clinical trials create a patent paradox. With EPO case law rapidly reshaping the 'expectation of success' test—most recently T136/24—the line between innovation and obviousness is blurred. Amanda Simons of J A Kemp offers drafting strategies to secure protection for your downstream innovations.
Latest Conference Videos
Americas
Speakers from Greenberg Traurig, Verdiva Bio, Halozyme, and Metsera discuss the implications of the USPTO’s 2024 §112 guidelines on life sciences patents.
Europe
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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2 February 2026 The seasoned IP leader has left biotech GRAIL to expand the firm’s capabilities in life sciences, technology, and AI in California.
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29 January 2026 Melbourne-based firm adds senior attorney with over 25 years of experience in therapeutics, diagnostics and biologics as demand for specialist patent services rises.
29 January 2026 A judge has allowed antitrust claims against the pharma giant to move forward, finding that it plausibly used bundled rebates and patent abuse to extend its insulin monopoly, though one allegation was dismissed.
29 January 2026 New York-based firm makes its second key acquisition in weeks, as the firm pursues growth by broadening its litigation capabilities.
28 January 2026 The rise of fake online stores selling counterfeit pharmaceuticals is driving a surge in domain name disputes, forcing major brands to defend revenue and reputation.
27 January 2026 As quantum-enabled innovation accelerates, patentability will hinge on predictability, disclosure, and modality-specific claim drafting in an increasingly unforgiving enablement landscape, explain Ray Miller and Joseph Wolfe of DLA Piper
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