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Europe
In the second of a series of interviews with women judges at the Unified Patent Court, Carine Gillet shares her views with Sarah Speight on encouraging more women into technical judicial careers, how equipped the court is to handle life sciences disputes, and more. 9 June 2026
Americas
A unanimous SCOTUS ruling is being hailed as a major win for Hikma, and for delivering some welcome clarity. Experts tell Marisa Woutersen how its implications could affect pharma patent strategy across the sector. 9 June 2026
Careers
The data and intelligence firm appoints the former CEO of CPA Global—which Clarivate bought in 2020—to lead the IP division’s growth, as the global company aims to accelerate AI integration and streamline its core business operations. 9 June 2026
Americas
Nexus Pharmaceuticals is knocked back by the US Court of Appeals, which upholds a district court finding that it infringed a rival’s patents. 8 June 2026
Careers
Known for his work on major pharmaceutical patent disputes and landmark SEP cases, the London-based litigator has joined a new firm as partner. 8 June 2026
Americas
Justices refuse to place generic drug makers “between a rock and a hard place,” in a landmark ruling clarifying induced patent infringement in pharma. 4 June 2026
Biotechnology
The deal gives Pfizer access to 12 early-stage oncology programmes and marks the latest in a growing wave of high-value licensing agreements between Big Pharma and Chinese biotechs. 4 June 2026
Careers
The new recruit, who will also support the firm’s UPC practice, brings more than 25 years’ experience and a “strong track record of handling technically and legally complex disputes” in the UK. 4 June 2026
Careers
The Indian firm has added a partner who brings more than three decades of experience advising clients across the pharmaceuticals, life sciences, technology and manufacturing sectors. 4 June 2026
Americas
A district court has thrown out one challenge over the vaccine delivery technology, while a separate appeal could affect protections available to government contractors during national emergencies. 3 June 2026