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Exclusive: ‘In the end, I did it my own way’ and became a UPC judge
Exclusive: ‘In the end, I did it my own way’ and became a UPC judge
12 August 2026   Unified Patent Court judge Margot Kokke has had an unconventional and oft-interrupted career as the “trailing spouse” of a diplomat. She talks to Sarah Speight about this and more in the fourth in a series of interviews with women judges at the court.
Kirkland clears conflicts hurdle in trade secrets spat
7 August 2026
Former senior attorney-advisor to ITC commissioners joins Mintz
7 August 2026
Fran Salisbury: ‘There’s nothing quite like finding the missing piece’
5 August 2026
Where Big Pharma is betting big in the M&A boom
29 July 2026
Buying the brains: Why is Big Pharma shopping for innovation?
27 July 2026
Trump slaps 100% tariff on generic drugs in US manufacturing push
23 July 2026
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UK Prime Minister axes science ministry in govt shakeup
22 July 2026   Plans to merge the UK’s standalone science ministry into an expanded business department, coupled with the departure of the Science Minister, mark a change in the country’s approach to science and innovation.
Why is 2026 already a record year for M&A activity?
17 July 2026   Blockbuster acquisitions are back, impacting the pharma industry at record pace. As billions flow into breakthrough science, LSIPR’s series explores what’s driving the surge, how today’s deals are done, and where IP comes into the picture.
Goodwin launches San Diego office with senior life sciences hire
16 July 2026   A high-profile hire will co-chair the firm's new office, bringing experience across biotech, therapeutics, genomics, diagnostics, and medical devices.
UK-Switzerland strike trade deal with first-of-its-kind pharma rules
14 July 2026   An enhanced agreement between the two countries cements existing protections for pharma innovators and is being hailed by the industry as a boost for investment and research.
China’s medtech shake-up forces rethink on pricing, IP and innovation
3 July 2026   A report warns that procurement reforms in Mainland China, alongside the rise of open robotics platforms, supply chain disruption and GLP-1 drugs, are challenging existing medtech business models.
Ashurst Perkins Coie opens its doors following landmark merger
29 June 2026   The newly combined transatlantic firm brings together more than 950 partners across 20 countries, uniting leading patent, trade secrets, life sciences, and tech practices.
Merck KGaA agrees $11.3bn deal in major life sciences expansion
26 June 2026   Deal is aimed at strengthening German company’s presence across high-growth life sciences markets by adding a portfolio of advanced research and analytical technologies.
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