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Pharma
Questions over what Boehringer’s patents actually proved dominated the final day of the hearing, but a push for a further finding raised the stakes, with a possible appeal threatening to keep Dr Reddy’s off the market even if it won. 22 October 2026
Pharma
Following a major US Supreme Court win for generics, the landmark dispute has finally come to an end. A new filing brings closure to a case that raised questions over skinny labelling and induced patent infringement. 22 October 2026
In-house counsel
From building IP teams that are business orientated to tackling M&A challenges, the global head of IP management at Medmix Group—a manufacturer of high-precision delivery, mixing and application devices—explains why close collaboration, trusted external counsel and thorough due diligence matter. 21 October 2026
Careers
With specialisms covering AI, electrical, manufacturing and engineering, the pair move from Brownstein, following a former colleague who joined the firm earlier this year. 21 October 2026
MedTech
A panel rejected the Omnipod maker’s request for a rehearing in its trade secrets dispute with South Korean insulin pump maker EOFlow, leaving in place a ruling that overturned a $59.4 million damages award and raising questions over the three-year statute of limitations under the DTSA. 20 October 2026
Pharma
In closing arguments last week, the drugmaker urged the UK Patents Court to reject an overly critical approach to plausibility and consider what its patents disclose when read as a whole rather than individually. 20 October 2026
MedTech
The US clear aligner giant has dealt another blow to a Chinese rival, securing an infringement ruling at the UPC as the pair wage a growing patent dispute across Europe, the US and China. 19 October 2026
Biotech
All 30 claims of a key DNA sequencing patent have been upheld for a second time, marking another setback in a long-running dispute that has already left Guardant facing a $245 million bill. 16 October 2026
Pharma
A dispute over missing experimental data and patent disclosures draws to a close as Boehringer and Dr Reddy’s deliver their final arguments. The court’s decision could bring greater clarity to the UK approach to plausibility and determine whether Dr Reddy’s can move ahead with its proposed generic launch. 15 October 2026
Careers
Growing demand from life sciences and healthcare clients prompts an expansion in California, bringing the firm closer to biotechnology companies, research institutions and key courts for its Southern California litigators. 14 October 2026