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France adopts a confidentiality regime for the trade secrets relied upon in (patent) litigation
As part of the French Law on the Protection of Trade Secrets dated 31 July 2018, French lawmakers have finally adopted a long-awaited array of …
Patent and Pharma Update, October 2018
Key recent developments in the United Kingdom and Europe relating to patents and the pharmaceutical sector The CJEU has provided its preliminary ruling …
Brexit “no deal” technical notices published on intellectual property and life sciences sector issues
The latest tranche of “no deal” technical notices was released yesterday afternoon by the UK Government. Amongst them are several notices that highlight …
Patent and Pharma Update, July 2018
Key recent developments in the United Kingdom and Europe relating to patents and the pharmaceutical sector English courts begin to consider the new …
Herbert Smith Freehills' New Milan Office Wins Another Haul of Awards
Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Laura Orlando and new recruit Senior Associate Sara Balice walked away with two prestigious accolades at the Italian …
Patent and Pharma update - June 2017
Our regular patent and pharma update aims to keep you informed of recent developments in United Kingdom and European law relating to patents and the …
Herbert Smith Freehills recognised for Transatlantic Excellence for second-year running
Herbert Smith Freehills has been lauded for its transatlantic excellence for the second year running, after picking up two high-profile American Lawyer …
First High Court judgment on FRAND royalties
UK Court takes tough stance on party unwilling to take Worldwide licence on FRAND terms. The UK High Court has handed down its first decision …
UPC Preparatory Committee holds final meeting signalling readiness for the UPC's Provisional Application Phase and Germany passes bills necessary to ratify the UPC Agreement
The UPC Preparatory Committee held its final meeting on 15 March at which it agreed a collection of legal, HR and financial documents and confirmed that …
Productivity Commissions Draft Report on IP Implications for the Pharmaceutical Industry
The Productivity Commission (Commission) has released its draft report into Intellectual Property Arrangements and made several draft recommendations …
Commonwealth a step closer to compensation for delayed PBS price drops
The Full Federal Court has held that the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) (TG Act) does not limit the Commonwealth’s ability to seek compensation for …
High Court of Australia determines isolated BRCA1 gene not patentable in Australia
The High Court of Australia has unanimously overturned previous decisions from lower courts and has held that certain claims to Myriad's patent for …
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