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This update focuses on: the European Commission's new strategy for life sciences; the latest on tariffs on pharmaceutical imports; Microsoft introduces it's new AI diagnostic tool...

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Addleshaw Goddard

Inquest Into Death Of Nottinghamshire Teen Raises Concerns Over Emergency Response

The family of 17-year-old Finlay James Turner-Smith have spoken of their heartbreak following the conclusion of an inquest into his death. The inquest into his tragic death on 23rd March 2024...

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Rothera Bray

Proposed Reforms To Regulatory Exclusivities From The European Parliament And Council

In April 2023, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of proposed reforms to the legislation governing the authorisation of medicines in the EU.

United Kingdom Privacy

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Potter Clarkson

UK Approach To Plausibility Remains Unchanged Despite EPO's G2/21

In the recent decision Generics v AstraZeneca, the UK Court of Appeal confirmed that the UK's approach to ‘plausibility' remains unchanged despite the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal decision G2/21.

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

UPC: Does An Acquired Marketing Authorisation Indicate Imminent Infringement?

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Marks & Clerk

Defra Begins Public Consultation On Extending UK REACH Transitional Registration Submission Deadlines

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Bergeson & Campbell

Something To Chew On: UK Government Publishes Hotly Anticipated Update On HFSS Ad Ban

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Tackling The Source Of Phantom Limb Pain With Nerve Stimulation

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Upcoming UK Restrictions On Less Healthy Food And Drink Ads – What's The Impact On Sponsorships?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

New Malaria Treatment For Young Babies Approved

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Marks & Clerk

Neurotech Patents In Europe: Part 1 - Methods, Medical Devices, And The EPC Exclusion

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Is A Ban On Alcohol Advertising Really On The Table?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Giacomo Fanin

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Withers LLP

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Anna Hammond

Worldwide Healthcare

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Withers LLP

Temu's Back On Top... But For How Long? 2025's Retail Growth Story

Worldwide Commercial

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AlixPartners

UK Creative Worker Visa: Key Requirements (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Financial Regulation - In The Know: Payments

United Kingdom Technology

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Addleshaw Goddard

A Practitioner's Perspective: Four Keys To Success For A AssS-To-AI Transition

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

The Long-awaited Draft Framework For The UK Regulatory Regime For Cryptoassets Has Arrived

United Kingdom Finance

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Addleshaw Goddard

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Michelle Mitchell

Why the chief executive of Cancer Research UK believes that investment in research, new innovative treatments and diagnostic tools could fulfil the promise of beating the disease.

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Withers LLP

Is A Ban On Alcohol Advertising Really On The Table?

According to the Times, the UK is considering a ban on alcohol advertising as part of the NHS's ten-year plan to shift focus from reactive to preventative care.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Supporting Growth – What Does The UK's Industrial Strategy Mean For Life Sciences?

With a focus on increasing business investment and growing industries of the future, the UK's Industrial Strategy released this week sets out its approach to driving long-term growth. Life sciences is identified...

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Gowling WLG

From Mooncakes To Machines: Maxim's COO Discusses The Future Of Sustainable Food Production

Across Greater China, the food production landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to the volatility of global supply chains, climate change and increasingly complex regulations.

Worldwide Healthcare

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Withers LLP

AI And Data Analytics In Food Tech

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Boult Wade Tennant

€90 Million In Counterfeit Food And Drink Seized: A Wake-Up Call For IP And Public Health In The EU

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Medical Cannabis In The Workplace: An Increasing Challenge For Employers?

United Kingdom Cannabis

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Lewis Silkin

Dose Of The Future: How 3D Printing Is Serving Up Your Personalised Pills

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Defra Calls For Comments On Indicative Lists For LC-PFCAs, Their Salts, And Related Compounds

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Bergeson & Campbell

What You Really Need To Know About Packaging And Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) In The EU And UK

Worldwide Healthcare

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Addleshaw Goddard

Breaking News: CAP Puts Less Healthy Food Consultation On Hold - So We'll Have To Wait, Watchers

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Could Heart Transplant Waiting Lists Soon Be A Thing Of The Past?

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

UPC Delivers First Judgment On Validity And Infringement Of A Second Medical Use Claim

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

POMs, OTCs And The ASA: A Look At The Latest Ruling

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Breaking News: CAP Puts Less Healthy Food Consultation On Hold - So We'll Have To Wait, Watchers

Last month, the UK government announced in a ministerial statement that it would be consulting on new regulations to ensure that businesses would still have opportunities to promote...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Could Heart Transplant Waiting Lists Soon Be A Thing Of The Past?

The heart is the hardest working organ in the human body. For 24 hours a day, this mass of muscle tissue toils away to maintain a rich supply of oxygen and nutrients to our entire bodies.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

UPC Delivers First Judgment On Validity And Infringement Of A Second Medical Use Claim

The Dusseldorf Local Division (LD) has delivered the UPC's first Judgment on second medical use claims. The case concerns EP 3 536 712, exclusively licensed to Sanofi by Regeneron.

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

POMs, OTCs And The ASA: A Look At The Latest Ruling

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a ruling that serves as a timely reminder to all advertisers...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

New Antibiotics - Cautious Optimism

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Food Packaging And Sustainable Packaging

As part of efforts to improve sustainability in the supply chain, smart packaging is a hot topic in a number of consumer industries, but no more so than in the food and beverage space.

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Boult Wade Tennant

Andy Searle, EMEA Leader Of Consumer Products, Comments On The ONS' Consumer Price Inflation Data

With inflation rising to 3.5%, it's the first time we've seen it push past the 3% mark since March of last year. This is a clear indication that cost pressures remain stubborn, particularly in areas like energy and food.

United Kingdom Consumer

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AlixPartners

What Does The UK-EU "Re-Set" Mean For Business?

The UK and the EU have agreed a "common understanding" on closer cooperation across a number of key areas. Following a period of difficult relations after Brexit...

United Kingdom International

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Travers Smith LLP

Key Intellectual Property Case Updates For The Food And Drink Sector

Our round-up has a good mix of case highs and the lows, from luxury goods companies taking brand protection seriously, as you might expect...

United Kingdom IP

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Reforming The Hair Strand Testing Industry - Why Expert Interpretation Matters (21 May 2025)

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Looking To The Future - UK Biotech In 2035

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Marks & Clerk

The EU Biotech Act Has Been Delayed — Here's What That Means

European Union Healthcare

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Arnold & Porter

Nothing To (Bi)scoff At: CJEU Rejects Lotus Bakeries Colour Mark

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

A Neat Deal: UK-India Trade Deal Lifts Spirits In The Scotch Whisky Industry

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

A Guide To Patenting Food Technology Inventions – Part 2

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

The Effect Of The Unified Patent Court (UPC) On Opposition Proceedings At The European Patent Office (EPO)

United Kingdom IP

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Keltie LLP

Empowering The Future Of Grocery: AlixPartners' Role In Strengthening The WAFC's Mission And Reach

United Kingdom Healthcare

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AlixPartners

Tackling Climate And Nature Targets With A Land Use Policy

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

From Certificates To Courts: Litigating Second Medical Use Patents

United Kingdom IP

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Blueprints For Growth: Perspectives On Life Sciences & Innovation Investments

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Addleshaw Goddard

ASA Injects An Enforcement Notice Into The Regulatory Diet Of Ads For Named Weight-Loss Drugs. But Will It Tip The Scales Of Compliance?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Cacao-free Chocolate - A Taste Of The Future?

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Marks & Clerk

ASA Injects An Enforcement Notice Into The Regulatory Diet Of Ads For Named Weight-Loss Drugs. But Will It Tip The Scales Of Compliance?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

AstraZeneca Refused Interim Injunction On SPC For Blockbuster Diabetes Treatment Against Glenmark But Swiftly Obtains Permission To Appeal

United Kingdom IP

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A&O Shearman

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BCL Solicitors LLP

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Deloitte

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