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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.
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.
It’s good to litigate a patent or two
Europe is home to many life sciences companies, so IP regimes throughout the continent’s jurisdictions need to provide cost-effective, speedy and certain litigation environments if patent disputes are to be satisfactorily settled.
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.
Practice points in Israel patent prosecution: selection patents and treatment of earlier-filed patent applications
Israel patent practice is distinct from US and European practice in a number of respects. Moshe Tritel describes a number of such areas with important practical ramifications for applicants seeking to maximise their patent protection in Israel.