Biotech news
Americas
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr has strengthened its Boston office with the addition of two life sciences partners from Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds. 23 November 2018
Americas
Genome sequencing company 10x Genomics has been accused of infringing 11 patents covering cell research and analysis tools. 20 November 2018
Pharma
While the pharmaceutical industry has welcomed the draft Withdrawal Agreement for the UK’s departure from the EU, more clarity is still needed, lawyers have told LSIPR. 16 November 2018
Americas
The speed of technological advancements in the life sciences industry is forcing patent lawyers to consider whether the norms they’re used to dealing with in the profession still apply. 15 November 2018
Americas
Technology company IBM is seeking to patent the use of blockchain in open scientific research, including experiments, data collection, and analysis. 14 November 2018
Americas
Gene-editing company CRISPR Therapeutics has expanded its partnership with US-based MaxCyte, which focuses on cell-based medicines, into the immuno-oncology arena. 13 November 2018
Pharma
Associations representing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields have said that the UK should maintain “close cooperation” with the EU post-Brexit, to ensure that access to safe and effective medicines continues in both markets. 12 November 2018
Americas
A jury has said that Flexus Biosciences, a company owned by Bristol-Myers Squibb, does not need to pay damages despite being liable for trade secrets misappropriation. 12 November 2018
Americas
The strongest cannabidiol patent portfolios are owned by Roche, Boehringer Ingelheim, and AbbVie, according to a report released earlier this week. 9 November 2018
Biotech
The European Patent Office has revoked a Bayer-owned patent which covers a type of broccoli adapted to make their harvesting easier. 9 November 2018