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A step forward: new dosage patents in Mexico?
The status of patentability for new dosage regimes in Mexico is unclear, but there have been some positive signs, says Pablo Fuentes.
A question of fairness: preliminary injunctions in Mexico
The system governing preliminary injunctions for pharmaceutical patent infringement should be revised to stave off potential frivolous cases, say Hedwig Lindner and Manuel Morante.
Crossed wires: protecting medicines in Mexico
When introducing medicinal products to any market, the strength of the trademark is crucial. But the Mexican system requires getting trademark approval from two different authorities.
Out in front: the Boston cluster
When it comes to life sciences, Boston is out on its own. LSIPR takes a look at innovation in the Olde Towne.
A new framework: challenging patents in changing times
The America Invents Act was signed into law in September 2011, and many biotech companies are still trying to make sense of the new legislation. Eldora Ellison and Eric Steffe consider one of the most important changes.
Is there life for medical diagnostic patents after Prometheus?
The Supreme Court’s much-anticipated Prometheus decision has prompted strong reactions among IP practitioners, as MaryAnne Armstrong, PhD, explains.
Covering all the bases: An interview with BIO President Jim Greenwood
BIO represents a broad constituency of biotechnology and life sciences companies. LSIPR talks to BIO president and CEO Jim Greenwood about patent reform, healthcare, court cases and plans for the future.
For better, for worse? How shifting IP laws change the global life sciences regulatory chessboard
With IP laws around the world subject to frequent and sometimes unpredictable changes, it can be difficult to keep abreast of everything you need to know. Richard Gough and Jane Woodhouse take a look.
Building operative partnerships with law enforcement
There is a perfect storm brewing in the healthcare industry. Over the past few years, there has been an unprecedented rise in the trade of illicit healthcare products in the secondary market.
Clinical trials in BioPharma
A recent study revealed that biotechnology companies or universities discovered 42 percent of all innovative drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 1998 and 2007.
