Biotechnology
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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.
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.
Americas
In the complex world of bsAb patenting, counsel need to turn chefs to serve up success. Benjamin Pelletier of Haynes Boone puts together a menu of dos and don’ts.
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.
Americas
In the first of a two-part series, Mercedes Meyer of Banner Witcoff and Brandon Phemester of Novavax explore how legislative, judicial, and executive policies have dramatically altered the risks for drug innovation.
Biotechnology
Erik Viik of Papula-Nevinpat looks at the dynamics that international applicants need to be aware of to secure and manage their patent rights across the region.
Americas
With growing legislation, research and demand for medical use, cannabis presents an economic opportunity for the Caribbean—but IP rights in the region have some way to go, write Keesha Fleming Lake of Keesha Fleming Lake, and Rachael Lodge Corrie of Foga Daley.
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7 April 2026 On World Health Day 2026, despite data trending in the right direction, systemic barriers continue to limit female inventors—and women's health is suffering.
2 April 2026 A Lisbon judge rejects a bid to strike out the case over a drafting issue, offering insight into the court’s high bar for early dismissal.
30 March 2026 A long-running patent clash over gene editing returns to a fundamental question, as a US court takes another look at the evidence.
27 March 2026 The Swiss pharma giant targets next-generation anti-IgE biologics as it looks to extend its dominance in the market.
25 March 2026 As the world moves past the pandemic, a massive legal struggle over the future of mRNA technology is just hitting its stride. LSIPR visualises the litigation defining the next era.
24 March 2026 The European Patent Office’s Technology Dashboard reveals only a slight increase in medtech filings, and drops in biotech and pharma, against an overall healthy backdrop.
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