Biotech news
Americas
Counsel are using their unique position as the centre of science and law to deliver value far beyond traditional IP protection, finds Marisa Woutersen. 9 May 2025
Americas
Wilson Sonsini, Desmarais, and Wolf Greenfield were among the winners at the inaugural LSPN Awards USA 2025 in Boston, which celebrated excellence in life sciences IP across 20 categories. 8 May 2025
Americas
Decision follows director review ordered by Kathi Vidal two years ago | Two pieces of prior art successfully cited in arguments key to invalidation. 6 May 2025
Americas
The pharma giant and biopharma company Incyte announce settlement of dispute over alleged unpaid royalties | News comes on eve of trial in Manhattan. 6 May 2025
Careers
The firm has rehired Kate Hillier as a partner in its Bay Area office, where she will advise public and private life sciences companies on strategic partnering, licensing and complex IP transactions. 1 May 2025
Americas
US district judge reduces award payable to Insulet by EOFlow to $59.4m l Dispute concerns wearable insulin patch pumps l Injunction remains but with allowance for users to access device temporarily. 29 April 2025
Americas
Generative AI is transforming the biotech industry, so it’s crucial to have an IP strategy—in particular, for trade secret and/or patent protection. Dean Pelletier of Pelletier Law explains. 24 April 2025
Europe
Gene editing company ToolGen “seeks fair licensing agreement” for alleged infringement by rival | High-value sickle cell treatment CASGEVY was “born from ToolGen’s proprietary CRISPR RNP tech” says complaint | Potter Clarkson instructed. 22 April 2025
Europe
For those willing to undertake the complexity, in vivo cell therapy could redefine the economics and logistics of cell-based treatment, says Adam Gregory of Mewburn Ellis. 22 April 2025
Careers
The firm hired Brent Babcock as a partner in New York, bringing experience in cases involving biotechnology and medical devices. 22 April 2025