MedTech news
Americas
Dykema has strengthened its Minneapolis, Minnesota office with the addition of two lawyers from Moore & Hansen as senior counsel. 2 October 2018
Americas
The US International Trade Commission yesterday announced that it will launch a patent infringement investigation into medical device maker Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, based in New Zealand. 2 October 2018
Pharma
Crowell & Moring has welcomed Gunther Meyer, who previously led the Brussels IP group at Eversheds Sutherland, as a senior counsel in the firm’s IP group. 2 October 2018
Americas
US-based Encoditech yesterday accused a Roche subsidiary of infringing a patent related to wireless communication. 26 September 2018
Americas
American biotech 3Scan is combining robotics with machine learning and automation to offer microscopy services for the 3D analysis of cells, tissues, and organs. LSIPR met general counsel Nada Rastad to hear about some of the patenting challenges. 24 September 2018
Europe
Johnson & Johnson announced this week that its subsidiary J&J Medical has acquired Emerging Implant Technologies (EIT) for an undisclosed amount. 14 September 2018
Americas
Boston-based Nutter McClennen & Fish has added a team of IP professionals: three partners, two of counsels, one associate, and one technical specialist. 13 September 2018
Americas
Medical device maker Fisher & Paykel Healthcare filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission yesterday against rival ResMed. 12 September 2018
Americas
Morgan Lewis & Bockius has expanded its IP practice by adding a patent prosecution and litigation team of lawyers from McDermott Will & Emery. 29 August 2018
Americas
A Wisconsin jury has concluded that medical device company DePuy Synthes should pay $8.2 million for wilfully infringing an orthopaedic implant patent. 27 August 2018