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19 March 2026 Although the court agreed that the tech giant misappropriated some of Masimo’s information related to pulse oximetry technology, Apple is not barred from using it, says a California judge.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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The USPTO’s ‘settled expectations’ rule is anything but settled, argues Andrew Zappia of Troutman Pepper Locke.
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In the second of a two-part series, Mercedes Meyer of Banner Witcoff and Brandon Phemester of Novavax delve into the real reasons why medicine costs more in the US.
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Well-drafted contracts and ironclad tech security can save time and money when an ex-employee steals IP ‘like sugar packets in Starbucks’, finds Tom Phillips.
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Being a lawyer with ADHD is far from easy due to widespread misconceptions about the condition but there are ways to offer support, says Lisa Mueller of Casimir Jones.
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11 March 2026 In the deal worth up to $690 million for GSK, Italy-headquartered Alfasigma will acquire worldwide rights to linerixibat pending FDA approval.
10 March 2026 The telehealth platform’s shares jumped more than 40% after the news that it will sell Ozempic and Wegovy—and no longer faces a lawsuit from the Danish pharma giant.
9 March 2026 Appeals court upholds lower court’s ruling, clarifying key legal questions concerning patent claims for blood‑testing devices.
6 March 2026 With IWD approaching, WIPR urges practitioners to submit nominations for its Influential Women in IP list, recognising outstanding female leaders across the profession.
5 March 2026 Moderna settles, agreeing to part with up to $2.25 billion to avoid a trial and secure a licence to continue using the platform underpinning its COVID-19 vaccine.
4 March 2026 Launch forms part of the firm’s continued national growth strategy, boosting its presence in “a vibrant ecosystem of technology, life sciences, wireless communications and emerging growth companies”.
4 March 2026 With an increase in ‘hallucinated’ case law cited as evidence in courts globally, what can legal practitioners—as well as providers of AI tools and platforms—do to help safeguard against this? Sarah Speight finds out.
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