MedTech news
Regulation & Industry
A federal judge has refused to disqualify Kirkland & Ellis from representing a healthcare tech company after a conflict check came under scrutiny. 7 August 2026
MedTech
A new UPC Court of Appeal ruling closes an important procedural gap, with significant implications for how in-house teams structure validity defences, manage litigation costs and prepare for appeals, says Florian Laus of Simmons & Simmons. 7 August 2026
Careers
With more than 25 years’ experience, the ex-EIP partner specialises in technology and life sciences, particularly SEPs and FRAND in the UK and Europe. 5 August 2026
MedTech
The medical device maker says that a split appellate decision raises broader questions about trade secret law, jurisdiction and when the clock starts ticking on misappropriation claims. 3 August 2026
MedTech
A dispute over optical sensor technology in miniature hearing devices ended with the EPO revoking a patent, finding the invention obvious despite ruling it was new over the closest prior art. 30 July 2026
Careers
The engineer-turned-lawyer joins as a principal, bringing 15 years of experience advising on patent strategy across AI, software, and medical devices. 29 July 2026
MedTech
Years of litigation over biodegradable drug-delivery technology took another turn after the Federal Circuit delivered a significant win for the medical device maker. 28 July 2026
MedTech
The latest clash between two facial aesthetics rivals centres on a Swiss rival’s newly approved syringe, which AbbVie and Allergan claim infringes five US design patents. 23 July 2026
Biotech
Now a Danaher subsidiary, the company is contesting a number of orders after a California court finalised several aspects of the high-profile dispute. 21 July 2026
Careers
A high-profile hire will co-chair the firm's new office, bringing experience across biotech, therapeutics, genomics, diagnostics, and medical devices. 16 July 2026