11 December 2017Big Pharma

UK government announces life sciences deal; GSK and AstraZeneca invest

The UK government has announced a deal between the life sciences sector and the government, aimed at ensuring that the “next wave of breakthrough treatments” and innovative medical research and technologies are created in the country.

Already registered?

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Adrian Tapping at atapping@newtonmedia.co.uk

More on this story

Big Pharma

The curtain closes on three major drug disputes

11 February 2026 Courts on both sides of the Atlantic recorded a flurry of settlements this week, as Astellas, GSK, and Alexion drew a line under long-running disputes with generic rivals.

Big Pharma

The clinical trial dilemma: Navigating European practice

27 November 2025 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.

Big Pharma

Report reveals surge of AI adoption in IP but lawyers remain cautious

20 November 2025 A new report from Clarivate highlights a jump in the tech’s adoption among IP professionals over the past two years, as well as concerns over governance.

More features

LSPN Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Natera and a rival draw the line under five-year fight

SCOTUS flooded with briefs calling for reversal of ‘skinny label’ ruling

Eli Lilly escapes $278m payout in biotech licensing dispute

Novo battles for GLP-1 leadership with fresh lawsuit and slashed prices

Wiggin’s new litigation partner deepens ‘technically complex’ offer

Could everyday hospital equipment be the next defence against counterfeit medicines?

BioNTech fires shots at Moderna's next-generation vaccine

UK government announces life sciences deal; GSK and AstraZeneca invest

More on this story

Editor's picks

Editor's picks

More features