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Regulatory and patent teams must align, say Amgen, Genentech, ORIC
Regulation & Industry
Regulatory and patent teams must align, say Amgen, Genentech, ORIC
Things can go “sideways pretty quickly” if the two sides of pharma protection are not communicating with each other, said a senior panel of industry counsel at LSPN Fall.   5 November 2026
EPO starts using AI for minutes but no access to transcripts for parties
Regulation & Industry
EPO starts using AI for minutes but no access to transcripts for parties
From November 1, oral proceedings before a Board of Appeal can be audio-recorded and transcribed using artificial intelligence, but any material generated will be kept internal and will not form part of the file or be made available   5 November 2026
LSPN Fall: AI agents are taking on patent work. What’s left for lawyers?
In-house counsel
LSPN Fall: AI agents are taking on patent work. What’s left for lawyers?
AI agents are no longer just helping patent lawyers with their workload. Some are now doing the work themselves. In-house counsel from Insitro, Illumina, 10x Genomics and Invenra discuss how much can be handed over and whether humans could be replaced.   4 November 2026
Careers
Dykema’s new trademark pro will be a ‘tremendous asset’ to clients
Joining in Wisconsin, the senior counsel brings “sophisticated” trademark experience and leadership, and counts biotechnology among her sectors.   4 November 2026
In-house counsel
In-house counsel rethink patent filing strategies as costs mount
With budgets under pressure, counsel from Pfizer, ALX Oncology and BioMarin share how they are reassessing portfolios, trimming costs and prioritising key markets at LSPN Fall.   3 November 2026
Careers
Fenwick hires NY partner to advise on regulatory matters
New partner joins from Goodwin, where he was a life sciences partner, bringing experience in healthcare transactions, and regulatory and strategic counselling, among other areas.   2 November 2026
Regulation & Industry
UK unveils £1bn sector investment push after recent setbacks
With its goal of becoming a global life sciences leader still some way off, the UK is betting on new investment, AI and regulatory changes to help close the gap, according to the government’s autumn budget.   30 October 2026
Careers
Justice Joanna Smith appointed to interim High Court role as Sir Colin Birss replaces Sir Geoffrey Vos
Mrs Justice Joanna Smith becomes deputy president of the Business and Property Division of the UK High Court, as Sir Colin Birss fills Sir Geoffrey Vos’ shoes as master of the rolls upon his retirement.   30 October 2026
MedTech
Oura targets Ultrahuman’s redesigned smart ring following import ban
The Finnish wearable tech company strikes again after the Indian rival’s redesigned ring cleared US Customs, with one of Oura’s asserted patents issued just two days earlier.   29 October 2026
Careers
Weil collapse leaves IP talent facing uncertain future after major expansion
The 95-year-old Wall Street law firm’s management committee has recommended an “orderly wind-down” following a wave of partner exits this year, despite a significant expansion of the IP practice in 2025.   29 October 2026