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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
Americas
Isomorphic Labs said the funding round, led by venture firm Thrive Capital, would be used to further its drug design engine and support hiring targets. 14 May 2026
Careers
The biotechnology and life sciences specialist joins from McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff, marking the fifth senior IP hire at the firm this year. 14 May 2026
Americas
The agreement is the latest in a string of major deals between Hengrui and multinational drugmakers, and will see the parties jointly develop assets while licensing others. 14 May 2026
Americas
PureWick claims that two rivals infringed its external catheter and urine-management technology in their medical devices. 13 May 2026