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Careers
A Brussels-based partner, specialising in pharmaceuticals and biologics, jumps ship as a competitor firm continues to build out its EU healthcare regulatory bench. 7 January 2026
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Europe
As he hands over the baton, Bobby Mukherjee reflects on his time leading the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys—from progressing the soon-to-be-launched paid apprenticeship schemes to engaging with the UK body’s in-house members. Sarah Speight reports. 7 January 2026
Americas
The new recruits from a boutique Boston firm enables Merchant to expand and strengthen its tech and life sciences offering in the innovation hub. 6 January 2026
Asia
Danish pharma giant notches an important victory in a huge market for semaglutide, but faces a patent cliff and mounting challenges across India, Canada and the US. 6 January 2026
Europe
As Edwards secures another win against its rival, LSIPR talks to Siddharth Kusumakar—partner at Powell Gilbert and counsel for the winning party. 6 January 2026
Careers
The firm brings in a former Plesner director and Novo Nordisk in-house counsel with regulatory and compliance expertise. 5 January 2026
Americas
With the unprecedented changes at the PTAB in 2025, what could the year ahead hold for the agency? Lawyers from Sterne Kessler explore. 2 January 2026
Europe
As the Unified Patent Court continues in its third year, there are inevitable issues that continue to arise as it grows as a jurisdiction, writes Darren Smyth of EIP. 31 December 2025
Europe
The Life in the Law 2025 report sheds light on the mental health challenges faced by legal professionals, revealing the links between wellbeing, inclusion and modern working practices. IP Inclusive’s Andrea Brewster explores how the findings offer clear guidance for meaningful change. 30 December 2025
Europe
Edwards v Meril, Teva and the FTC, and modified jury verdicts—lawyers from WilmerHale provide a review of the key cases of the year and their implications. 29 December 2025