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MedTech
The latest clash between two facial aesthetics rivals centres on a Swiss rival’s newly approved syringe, which AbbVie and Allergan claim infringes five US design patents. 23 July 2026
Regulation & Industry
Generic drug manufacturers face huge penalties if they fail to relocate production to the US within two years, with India among the countries expected to be hardest hit. 23 July 2026
Regulation & Industry
Plans to merge the UK’s standalone science ministry into an expanded business department, coupled with the departure of the Science Minister, mark a change in the country’s approach to science and innovation. 22 July 2026
Biotech
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
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
Regulation & Industry
Blockbuster acquisitions are back, impacting the pharma industry at record pace. As billions flow into breakthrough science, LSIPR’s series explores what’s driving the surge, how today’s deals are done, and where IP comes into the picture. 17 July 2026
Biotech
A Munich court ruled that Illumina infringed a rival’s DNA sequencing patents, handing the challenger an early victory in a dispute that is playing out across Europe and the US. 16 July 2026
Careers
A high-profile hire will co-chair the firm's new office, bringing experience across biotech, therapeutics, genomics, diagnostics, and medical devices. 16 July 2026
Biotech
French drugmaker's Translate Bio unit accuses COVID rivals of infringing core lipid nanoparticle and mRNA purification patents, seeking damages from vaccines worth billions. 15 July 2026
Regulation & Industry
An enhanced agreement between the two countries cements existing protections for pharma innovators and is being hailed by the industry as a boost for investment and research. 14 July 2026