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Europe
The court has officially opened its mediation and arbitration forum, with technology, life sciences and manufacturing companies expected to be among its earliest users—particularly in FRAND and licensing cases. 2 June 2026
Americas
A district jury has handed a J&J unit a clean sweep in its defence against a rival's heart pump patent claims, delivering a win under the seldom-invoked reverse doctrine of equivalents. 1 June 2026
Careers
The new hire brings nearly two decades of trial experience in complex disputes across patents, trademarks, copyright and confidential information, including landmark patent litigation before the UK Supreme Court. 1 June 2026
Americas
A US appeals court has thrown out a jury verdict against a South Korean medical device company, ruling that Insulet waited too long to bring its trade secret misappropriation claim. 29 May 2026
Careers
The Chicago firm has added a partner with experience across patent litigation and strategic counselling for clients in the pharma, biotech, and advanced technology sectors. 28 May 2026
Europe
A European court dismissed a challenge by a German generics manufacturer, confirming the validity of a patent covering a blood cancer combination therapy. 28 May 2026
Asia
China’s IP system is undergoing real change. Takeda’s IP head for the region explains what that looks like on the ground and why the old playbook no longer cuts it. 27 May 2026
Careers
A senior pharmaceutical lawyer, with experience across private practice and Big Pharma, joins the company after a decade-long tenure at Teva. 27 May 2026
Americas
Two days of discussions at LSPN North America revealed an industry grappling with narrower patent claims, global strategy changes, AI disruption and tougher dealmaking conditions. 26 May 2026
Careers
In the first of a series of interviews with women UPC judges, Ingeborg Simonsson talks to Sarah Speight about her career highs and lows, including defying expectations of women in the profession and why having a clear goal is key. 26 May 2026