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Plausibility at the forefront of the UK High Court’s decision in finding AstraZeneca’s patent covering blockbuster diabetes drug invalid
Following hot behind the interim injunction decisions regarding the same subject matter between AstraZeneca and Glenmark (and covered previously in this newsflash here), on 28 April 2025, the High Court handed down its judgment on validity of the paten...
Quantum Sensors – What are they and why do they matter to healthcare?
The UN says we are in a year of quantum, celebrating 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics. While quantum computing is often the main talking point, the other areas of quantum tech, such as quantum sensors are getting increased attention...
Court of Appeal overturns High Court’s decision and grants interim injunction to AstraZeneca against Glenmark
AstraZeneca v Glenmark has seen the parties visiting the courts several times since the validity trial (heard in March of this year) over the past few weeks. This case relates to AstraZeneca’s blockbuster drug Forxiga, used to treat type II diabe...
Company
EIP Announces Promotion of Ben Maling to Partner
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Ben Maling to Partner, effective from April 1, 2025. Ben's extensive experience in artificial intelligence aligns perfectly with EIP's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements an...
EIP client Pulpex completes successful Series D funding
Leading IP firm EIP has advised sustainable packaging technology company Pulpex Limited on its successfully closed £62m Series D investment round. The National Wealth Fund (NWF) has committed £43.5m in direct equity, with a £10m co-...
EIP US team strengthened by new lateral hires
EIP is excited to welcome the addition of Amy Salmela and Peter Prommer to our US team, solidifying our growing commitment to that market. Amy Salmela joins as a Partner and brings over 20 years of experience in advising clients on all aspects of US ...
Resources
What SMEs Should Know About The IP Audits Plus Scheme
Designed by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), the IP Audits Plus Scheme gives high-growth SMEs the opportunity to understand and assess their IP further. The scheme supports SME growth by offering financial support towards an IP audit. Th...
The Ultimate Patent Guide For SMEs: Prepare, Protect & Enforce
With SMEs accounting for the majority of businesses worldwide, it is no surprise that we are seeing more and more innovation coming from SME businesses. Effectively understanding how to take that innovation to market, and then to optimise profit genera...