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Careers
In the first of a series of interviews with women UPC judges, Ingeborg Simonsson talks to Sarah Speight about her career highs and lows, including defying expectations of women in the profession and why having a clear goal is key. 26 May 2026
Americas
A US appeals court has handed the generic drugmaker victory in a closely watched dispute over a treatment for a serious inherited kidney condition, dealing a setback to its branded rival. 22 May 2026
Americas
European officials have again sided with Glenmark, concluding that the 3D mark for Boehringer’s HandiHaler device is ineligible for registration. 21 May 2026
Europe
The court has imposed a financial penalty after finding it continued promoting banned devices online despite an injunction covering five European countries. 21 May 2026
Asia
Backed by the country’s wider AI ambitions, Google has signed a deal to roll out healthcare, scientific research, and safety initiatives. 20 May 2026
Americas
The firm brings in a former VP at a biotech company, with biologics experience across antibodies, antibody drug-conjugates, peptides and gene and cell therapies. 20 May 2026
Americas
In the firm’s second IP conflict dispute in a year, a healthcare tech company claims Kirkland lawyers "committed the cardinal sin of trying to represent the conflicting interests of opposing parties". 19 May 2026
Americas
The award could rise to several billions under federal antitrust law, after the pharma company was found to have engaged in anticompetitive conduct over constipation drug Amitiza. 19 May 2026
Europe
A high-profile Paris-based partner and four others join the firm, bringing experience across M&A, venture capital and life sciences-focused transactions. 18 May 2026
Americas
A US court has refused to throw out AbbVie's claim that a former scientist brought its cancer drug secrets to a Chinese rival. 18 May 2026