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4 November 2026 AI agents are no longer just helping patent lawyers with their workload. Some are now doing the work themselves. In-house counsel from Insitro, Illumina, 10x Genomics and Invenra discuss how much can be handed over and whether humans could be replaced.
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14 October 2026 Efforts to bring a generic cyanide poisoning treatment to market have suffered a setback after a US judge rejected challenges to three patents and criticised the drugmaker’s interpretation of the treatment’s chemical composition.
13 October 2026 Generic challengers have scored a win against the Danish company after an appeals board revoked a key patent covering the cardiovascular use of semaglutide. The decision strips away another layer of protection as generic manufacturers hunt down the semaglutide franchise.
12 October 2026 Ouro Preto Paranhos has brought in a licensed pharmacist with more than 26 years of intellectual property experience to lead the patent practice at the Rio de Janeiro firm.
8 October 2026 Following ANDA litigation over Tafinlar earlier this year, the Swiss multinational has sued the generics maker over its proposed version of Mekinist, asserting patents that cover both the composition and treatment regimen.
8 October 2026 Rival Halozyme secures a major patent victory against the pharma giant, blocking the subcutaneous version of its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda across eight countries as MSD faces mounting pressure ahead of key patent expirations.
7 October 2026 With resources under pressure, the Danish company’s IP leader explains how AI, smarter prioritisation and close business ties can help IP teams boost their impact.
6 October 2026 Day one of the UK patent trial over blockbuster drug Jardiance put a lack of biological data, disputed evidence of testing and the limits of scientific prediction under the spotlight.
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A medicine reaching the end of its primary patent term does not necessarily mean the market is open to generics. The complex patent landscape surrounding semaglutide shows how secondary patents covering indications, formulations and manufacturing processes can extend competitive barriers—and why careful freedom-to-operate analysis is critical before launch, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
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Reflecting on decades of patent searching experience, senior scientist on the CAS IP Services team, David Saari, offers insights into the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in today's competitive IP landscape.
Pharma
Canada has firmly slammed the door on patenting methods of medical treatment—but the battle over what counts as a "medical method" is only just beginning. Scott MacKendrick of ROBIC examines a landmark decision that leaves the door ajar for future litigation over complex drug-dosing regimens.
Asia
The clash between one of India’s largest B2B marketplaces and the country’s drugs regulator challenges the “passive” position of such platforms with regards to allegedly unlawful pharmaceutical listings, says Aarti Aggarwal of Remfry & Sagar.
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.
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.