Applied Filters
USITC: a powerful forum for biologics patent owners
Biologics patent owners should consider the US International Trade Commission as a supplement (or alternative) to district court litigation, say Filko Prugo, Charlotte Jacobsen, Matt Rizzolo and Henry Huang of Ropes & Gray.
A patent attack on three fronts
A recent case in India reveals the various ways in which pharmaceutical patents can be challenged, as Neeti Wilson, Arpita Kulshreshtha and Gitika Suri of Anand and Anand report.
Two new weapons for defending Hatch-Waxman litigation
Mark Remus of Brinks Gilson & Lione discusses two patent-related challenges for generic pharmaceutical companies and how they might be overcome.
SPC export waiver: a long road ahead
The European Commission’s proposed export waiver for supplementary protection certificates is likely to face opposition and may be delayed by EU parliamentary changes, says Trevor Cook of WilmerHale.
LSIPR 50 2018: Brian Anderson
Brian Anderson was selected in the LSIPR 50 2018 publication for his influence on the life sciences industry. He featured in the legal section, as LSIPR reports.
Combination SPCs: shaken and stirred
Following a CJEU decision in July, and with two more cases on the horizon, Joel Beevers and Michael Pears of Potter Clarkson report on whether an active ingredient (or combination of active ingredients) is ‘protected by a basic patent’, as required for a supplementary protection certificate.
Hatch-Waxman amendment: a Hobson’s choice
If enacted by Congress, the proposed amendment to the Hatch-Waxman Act would spell trouble for generic pharmaceutical companies seeking to take on brand competitors in patent litigation, says Janine Carlan of Arent Fox.
LSIPR 50 2018: Patrick Leahy
Patrick Leahy was selected in the LSIPR 50 2018 publication for his influence on the life sciences industry. He featured in the government and policy section, as LSIPR reports.
LSIPR 50 2018: Raymond Chen and Kathleen O’Malley
Raymond Chen and Kathleen O’Malley were selected in the LSIPR 50 2018 publication for their influence on the life sciences industry. They featured in the government and policy section, as LSIPR reports.
LSIPR 50 2018: Scott Gottlieb
Scott Gottlieb was selected in the LSIPR 50 2018 publication for his influence on the life sciences industry. He featured in the government and policy section, as LSIPR reports.
