MedTech news
Europe
The UPC has dealt Siemens a loss against a rival US medtech company, upholding a key breast imaging patent and addressing a range of issues from infringement and validity to recall orders and software-based workarounds. 11 June 2026
Americas
A district jury has handed a J&J unit a clean sweep in its defence against a rival's heart pump patent claims, delivering a win under the seldom-invoked reverse doctrine of equivalents. 1 June 2026
Americas
A US appeals court has thrown out a jury verdict against a South Korean medical device company, ruling that Insulet waited too long to bring its trade secret misappropriation claim. 29 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
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
Europe
Data from Questel indicates a radical restructuring of IP professionals’ duties, as adoption and demand rates continue to rise. 30 April 2026
Americas
The wearable tech company has had to drop its lawsuit against US Customs and Border Protection, part of the wider, ongoing dispute with Apple over a blood oxygen feature in smart watches. 29 April 2026
Americas
Plaintiff alleges that a $6 billion rival probed its records system via a long-term customer, using confidential information to develop its product in the behavioural health tech space. 23 April 2026
Americas
Appeals court upholds lower court’s ruling, clarifying key legal questions concerning patent claims for blood‑testing devices. 9 March 2026
MedTech
A new study suggests the equipment already found in hospitals worldwide could offer a front line against fake vaccines and insulin. 23 February 2026