Navigating medical use in Japan

Medical use claims, including those covering second uses, have been allowed in Japan since 1976.

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Oura targets Ultrahuman’s redesigned smart ring following import ban

29 October 2026 The Finnish wearable tech company strikes again after the Indian rival’s redesigned ring cleared US Customs, with one of Oura’s asserted patents issued just two days earlier.

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Meril turns the tables on Edwards with European patent revocation

29 October 2026 Despite earlier wins at the UPC and EPO, a key heart valve patent has been revoked on appeal, with the latest ruling highlighting diverging approaches to patent validity in Europe and raising questions ahead of a separate UPC appeal.

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HeartFlow targets AI cardiac imaging rival over patents and trade secrets

27 October 2026 The 179-page lawsuit alleges that a Boston-based company used patented technology and confidential information from former employees to develop a competing cardiac imaging product.

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