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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.
Big Pharma
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.
Americas
Parties impacted by exclusion orders need to carefully weigh their options for seeking clarity or rulings on redesigns, explain Daniel Muino and Charles Provine from Morrison Foerster.
Europe
As Big Pharma stalls investment in the UK, the government urgently needs to return to the negotiating table to salvage a key growth area, writes Tim Belcher of EIP.
Americas
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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18 December 2025 A UK appellate court has revived a key patent for the tech, finding flaws in the lower court’s handling of the case and obviousness analysis over prior art.
17 December 2025 The proponents of a petition denied by the Supreme Court said it addressed a conflict that was significant “not just for the pharmaceutical industry, but for all stakeholders in our patent system”.
16 December 2025 UK court hears claims that a delay and construction inconsistency led to the alleged wrongful invalidation of a patent at the heart of a global dispute.
15 December 2025 The country aims to become the world’s third-largest life sciences economy by 2035, but stalled investments, regulatory hurdles, and talent shortages are raising questions about whether the target is achievable, finds Marisa Woutersen.
11 December 2025 Israeli drug maker bows to FTC pressure, removing scores of “improperly listed” patents in boon for generic manufacturers.
9 December 2025 Solicitor General urges the US Supreme Court to hear an appeal in its dispute, arguing that a ruling threatens the future of skinny labelling and the availability of lower-cost generics.
2 December 2025 The move could unlock billions in life sciences collaborations and position the UK to rival the US and China. But turning a famously conservative, patient-safety-first institution into a commercially savvy innovation hub will be no small feat.
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