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It’s been a long time coming, but perhaps the Brazilian patent office is finally going to deal with the logjam of patent applications, says Gabriel di Blasi. 19 February 2014
Genetics
An individual gene profile provides a window into a person’s medical future, by examining DNA samples, but what are the best ways of regulating this developing technology? LSIPR looks at the challenges and possible solutions. 19 February 2014
Americas
The US Supreme Court has again reversed a Federal Circuit decision, this time over burden of proof, says Matthew Nielsen. 19 February 2014
Asia
The Indian Supreme Court has failed to provide the clarity which is craved by practitioners in its latest pronouncement on the controversial Section 3(d), says Jitesh Kumar. 19 February 2014
Big Pharma
Common themes, in particular in the context of second medical use claims and dosage regimes, are on the radar of the UK courts, as Jennifer Antcliff and Dennis Waller report. 19 February 2014
Americas
Novartis has announced it will acquire biotechnology company CoStim for an undisclosed sum. 18 February 2014
Asia-Pacific
Australia’s antitrust regulator has launched proceedings against Pfizer’s Australian arm, accusing it of abusing its power when supplying cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin to pharmacies. 18 February 2014
Biotechnology
Baker & McKenzie LLP has added to its IP team with the appointment of Hiroshi Sheraton as partner in its London office. 17 February 2014
Americas
Humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières has criticised the US for pressuring the Indian government to review its patent policies. 17 February 2014
Americas
Myriad and its rival genetic diagnostics company Gene by Gene have agreed to settle their patent infringement case related to BRCA tests. 13 February 2014