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Medtech
Dispute centred on alleged infringement of several patents related to keyhole surgery | Big pharma company acquired defendant firm in $3.4bn deal four years ago. 10 August 2023
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US Court of Appeals highlights procedural rules in patent dispute concerning medical device charging patents | Medtronic now faces further patent validity reviews after Fed Circ rules in favour of rival. 8 August 2023
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GSK argues that its US rival knew of its patented technology seven years after research began | Blockbuster respiratory vaccines, world’s first of their kind, received US approval in May. 7 August 2023
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Joint stipulations approved by federal judge to dismiss three lawsuits alleging patent infringement on cancer immunotherapies | Companies settle early ‘to save time and attention’ say reports. 3 August 2023
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A reticent patent office and complex legal picture make getting IP protection of treatments based on the lucrative plant tricky, explain Priscila Kashiwabara and Luan Scalzitti of Kasznar Leonardos. 3 August 2023
Americas
The lawsuit alleged the unlawful use of cfDNA technology in RaDaR assay and related products | Adds to an existing legal action the company filed against Inivata. 1 August 2023
Asia
Amid worldwide interest, India could position itself as a global hub for a desperately needed technology, say Kavita Arora and Shaivya Dhawan of K&S Partners. 1 August 2023
Biotechnology
Swedish company’s products treat urologic disorders and colorectal conditions | Portfolio includes unique treatment for prostate cancer radiation therapy. 27 July 2023
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Judge enters default judgment and permanent injunction order after defendant failed to show in court | Alleged counterfeit medical tools were being sold under Ethicon brand. 27 July 2023
Americas
Amid criticism against restrictive covenants such as non-competes, what can life sciences firms do to keep their trade secrets safe and defend against unfair competition, ask David Pardue, Patti Bartis, and Sarah Hutchins of Parker Poe. 25 July 2023