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Excipient or active ingredient? Look to the marketing authorisation…

In his recently issued (non-binding) Opinion in the Halozyme referral to the Court of Justice of the EU (C-456/24), the Advocate General has delivered a decisive “no” to the question …

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Don’t Let AI Undermine Your Patent: Strategic Dos and Don’ts for Inventors

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a significant positive force, driving efficiency, innovation, and improved decision-making across many industries including working with intellectual property (IP). …

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G1/26 – A new Enlarged Board referral questions whether claims should be interpreted differently when considering patentability and added subject matter.

The Enlarged Board of Appeal’s decision on claim interpretation, G1/24, continues to provoke discussion as to how the description should be ‘consulted’ when assessing issues relating to patentability. Hot on …

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AI Governance: In Pursuit of a Rapidly Moving Target

1. Introduction: the governance paradox There is a growing paradox in boardrooms and legal teams: everyone is tired of talking about AI—and yet no one can afford to stop. Artificial …

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Pro = Active? CJEU asked to decide

In a new referral to the EU’s Court of Justice (C-794/25), the CJEU has been asked to rule on the question whether an approved pro-drug of a previously approved active …

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The Secrets of MedTech and Digital Health

Protecting hidden value in an era of connected care and intelligent devices With the explosion of AI and machine learning in the MedTech and Digital Health sectors, trade secrets are …

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Santen Revisited – CJEU asked to think again on “first authorisation” for SPCs

A new referral to the Court of Justice of the EU (C-15/26) will once again consider what is meant by the “first marketing authorisation” requirement of Article 3(d) of the …

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European Drone Companies, Where are Your Patents?

With significant consolidations occurring in the drone and eVTOL sectors, some European companies look set to miss out through a failure of IP strategy. Innovations and technology often account for …

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Business Reporter: Leading Change in a Transforming IP Landscape

Intellectual Property (IP) has evolved from a legal “back-office” function into a core driver of business value. As the digital landscape shifts, IP leaders are no longer just protecting assets— …

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