Federal Circuit refuses to rehear Athena dispute; judges call for reform
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld a win for Mayo Collaborative Services after it denied Athena Diagnostics’ petition to have a neurological patent dispute reheard en banc.
USITC investigates import of surgical staplers
The US International Trade Commission has opened a section 337 investigation into the import of reload cartridges for surgical staplers, which allegedly infringe a US company’s patents.
CJEU rejects Viridis TM plea over MS drug
The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected a trademark appeal submitted by Virgin Islands-headquartered Viridis Pharmaceutical.
Cancer Research UK partners with VC firm in $25m deal
Charity Cancer Research UK has united with SV Health Investors, a venture capital and growth equity firm, to develop new cancer medicines for patients.
Illumina accuses BGI of patent infringement, again
Genetic sequencing company Illumina has continued its campaign of filing patent lawsuits against rival BGI, with the filing of three additional infringement suits.
Reddie & Grose adds new partner in Munich
Reddie & Grose has appointed Robin Ellis as a partner in the firm’s Munich office.
Carpmaels & Ransford name two new partners
Carpmaels & Ransford has appointed two life sciences attorneys as partners, effective yesterday, July 1.
SPC generics waiver comes into force
The controversial supplementary protection certificate manufacturing waiver has come into force today, July 1.
Jury awards $2.4m in broccoli trade secrets suit
A Kentucky jury has awarded a seed company $2.4 million, after finding that an ex-employee had misappropriated trade secrets related to work on broccoli seeds and sprouts.
MoFo hires FDA-focused partner
Morrison & Foerster has strengthened its life sciences group with the addition of Bethany Hills as a partner in New York.
