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The likely role of the UPC in pharma patent litigation
The recent agreement on a Unified Patent Court in Europe raises questions for patent holders in all industries. Trevor Cook looks at the potential impact on pharmaceutical patent litigation.
Confidence in the face of counterfeits
When most people hear the word counterfeiting, they think of fashion, but as Bruce Longbottom of Eli Lilly and Company explains, drugs are a key target too.
India: the Sunitinib case
Sugen’s patent for anti-cancer drug sunitinib has been revoked by the Indian Patent Office. Ranjna Mehta-Dutt and Swarup Kumar at Remfry & Sagar explain the details of the matter.
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.
On the right track: the road to innovation in Brazil
Brazil’s IP system has struggled to keep pace with its economic growth, but as Otto Licks and Marcela Trigo explain, there are some promising signs.
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.
A changing landscape: life sciences in Russia
Russia’s life sciences industry is growing rapidly, say Vadim Chagin and Maria Nilova.
A step into the unknown: India's first compulsory licence
For the first time in the history of the Indian patent system, a compulsory licence has been granted. Archana Shanker considers the implications.
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.
