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Why it’s urgent for pharma cos. to halt counterfeit meds
Counterfeit medicines are on the rise. According to the Pharmaceutical Security Institute, more than 6,500 pharmaceutical crimes were recorded across the globe in 2022.
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PV in a clean energy future: Challenges, patent trends & opportunities
Earlier this year the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics, ETIP PV, published a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, SIRA. The purpose is to guide Europe’s clean energy transition to success, in part through setting out the current performance of PV technology and explaining why and how to go further.
Brands: A key consideration from day one for engineering businesses
Historically, engineering businesses develop as product-led businesses or engineering-led businesses. Their focus is on innovative technology and/or expertise, allowing them to take a product either from concept to market or from engineering problem to solution.
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Another US patent litigation win for Orexo AB’s ZUBSOLV®
On 30 June 2023 the US District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled in favour of Orexo AB in its patent litigation against Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Sun Pharma Global FZE, Sun Pharma Global, Inc., and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (collectively “Sun”) in relation to ZUBSOLV® (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual tablets (CIII), with the Court ruling that Orexo’s patents are both valid and are infringed by Sun.
Analysis of the European Commission’s proposal to regulate Standard Essential Patents
In our latest article on Standard Essential Patents, SEPs, we look at the European Commission's, EC’s, proposed new framework for SEPs, feedback from stakeholders, and potential repercussions of the proposed framework on SEP owners and implementers.
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Description amendments: Referral to EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal now imminent
An EPO Board of Appeal is expected imminently to request clarification from the Enlarged Board of Appeal concerning whether and to what extent amendment of the description of an application or patent to conform with the claims is required.
What is healthwashing and what is a claim?
Healthwashing is the term used to describe the act of making a product (most frequently a food or drink) appear healthier than it is by making certain claims.
IP in software: Software for fintech
Fintech, or software that provides or is linked to the provision of financial services, is big business.
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Are process claims more valuable in a Unitary Patent?
Nearly six months on from the opening of the Unified Patent Court and establishment of the Unitary Patent, the frenzy of bulk instructing, preparing and filing bulk opt-outs has died down for the world’s patent professionals. Opt-outs will continue to be filed over the next few years but we now find ourselves with the time to reflect on the new system that is in place.
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Digital Tech: When is it a worthwhile investment?
On 1st November, Potter Clarkson collaborated with Pro-Manchester and Bruntwood to host an event including panel sessions with investment and start-up experts. Here are our top take-home messages for tech start-ups.
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How cycle helmet technology is racing ahead (safely)
Due to economic and environmental concerns, cycling is more popular than ever. With the influx of riders, both new and experienced, the demand for safety equipment is increasing rapidly. Competition is fierce in the bicycle helmet market, with manufacturers on every scale trying to outdo one another in terms of safety, style and sales price. This fact puts innovators squarely in the saddle and ready to drive (or rather, pedal) their businesses to new heights.
Building your business with intellectual property: A beginner's guide
In the fast-paced world of start-up businesses, intellectual property (IP) protection has emerged as one of the key factors that either make or break a new venture. The existence of a robust IP strategy has now been recognised as a key indicator of a business's potential for success.
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What's best for you? Patents or trade secrets?
When you have identified you have a valuable innovation that must be protected, is a trade secret or a patent the best option? These questions may be useful in your initial discussions:
UK venture capital funds pledge to boost investment in high growth companies
More than 20 of the UK’s leading UK venture capital funds, a group that manages more than £25bn between them, have signed an agreement designed to boost investment in high growth companies across Britain.
Greenwashing: A persistent challenge to achieving sustainability
Greenwashing continues to present a challenge for businesses looking to achieve genuine sustainability. As lawyers who regularly help clients navigate this particular challenge, we thought it would be useful to produce a very brief guide for companies to help them recognise and address unsubstantiated environmental claims.
Chambers UK Guide 2024
We're excited to share our recent achievement in Chambers UK Guide 2024.