Liz Hockley

Articles by Liz Hockley

Careers

Weil collapse leaves IP talent facing uncertain future after major expansion

The 95-year-old Wall Street law firm’s management committee has recommended an “orderly wind-down” following a wave of partner exits this year, despite a significant expansion of the IP practice in 2025.   29 October 2026

MedTech

Boston Scientific expands dispute with J&J unit over cardiac-access technology

The two major medical device makers are clashing over Atraverse’s Hotwire system, with Boston Scientific claiming the product infringes its patented radiofrequency transseptal-access technology, used in heart surgery.   12 October 2026

Biotech

Masimo keeps $634m smartwatch award and moves to appeal

Now a Danaher subsidiary, the company is contesting a number of orders after a California court finalised several aspects of the high-profile dispute.   21 July 2026

Biotech

Arbutus takes Comirnaty LNP patent fight to Canada and UPC

The biotech company has launched a trio of lawsuits against two vaccine makers, while announcing receipt of a $178 million sum from Moderna under a previous deal.   20 July 2026

MedTech

UPC upholds injunction in Invisalign maker’s software dispute with rival

China-headquartered Angelalign failed to convince UPC appellate judges to overturn a ban that affects its ability to offer orthodontic planning software in Europe with certain functionality.   9 July 2026

Americas

Battle over inhaler shape ends badly for Boehringer

European officials have again sided with Glenmark, concluding that the 3D mark for Boehringer’s HandiHaler device is ineligible for registration.   21 May 2026

Americas

Takeda to appeal $885m jury verdict over ‘pay-for-delay’ scheme

The award could rise to several billions under federal antitrust law, after the pharma company was found to have engaged in anticompetitive conduct over constipation drug Amitiza.   19 May 2026

Americas

UK govt backs DeepMind spinout’s $2.1bn plan to ‘solve all disease’ with AI

Isomorphic Labs said the funding round, led by venture firm Thrive Capital, would be used to further its drug design engine and support hiring targets.   14 May 2026

Americas

BMS signs $15.2bn deal with China’s top pharma company

The agreement is the latest in a string of major deals between Hengrui and multinational drugmakers, and will see the parties jointly develop assets while licensing others.   14 May 2026

Americas

10x Genomics settles suit with rival and targets DNA sequencing startup

The dominant player in the spatial biology market has sued a San Diego-based life sciences company over its genetic analysis technology, as another lawsuit in its patent litigation campaign approaches conclusion.   12 May 2026

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