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The European Commission postpones Medical Devices Regulation
Posted: 03/07/2020
The European Commission has adopted a proposal to postpone the application of the new Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), which was due to come into force on 26 May 2020. The decision means that the MDR will now apply one year later than originally planned, and will be effective from 26 May 2021...…>>
Penningtons Manches Cooper advises high profile venture capital firm on investment in Cambridge-based animal health start-up
Posted: 21/05/2020
Penningtons Manches Cooper’s corporate team has advised high profile venture capital firm, Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC) on its equity investment in PetMedix, a Cambridge-based animal health start-up......>>
Shanks v Unilever: an increase in employee compensation claims?
Posted: 21/02/2020
The Supreme Court has clarified when the courts might award an employee statutory compensation under the Patents Act 1977. As only the second case of this nature to succeed in court, Shanks v Unilever could prompt more employees to seek additional compensation for their inventions......>>
New guidance on the classification of software as medical devices
Posted: 21/02/2020
The European Commission's Medical Devices Coordination Group (MDCG) recently published guidance on the qualification and classification of medical device software under the new EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR)......>>
The future of medicinal cannabis: patient need v public policy and regulation
Posted: 21/02/2020
Cannabis contains many compounds called cannabinoids. The two most well-known of these - tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are increasingly mentioned by the media......>>

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Life sciences update - Summer 2019
In this issue: It’s a busy time of year in the life sciences event calendar, including the recent OBN ‘BioTrinity’ conference in London, and forthcoming One Nucleus ‘ON Helix’ conference.

Life sciences update - Winter 2019
In this issue: Since the MPs’ vote on the Brexit deal on 15 January 2019, the UK continues to face a high level of uncertainty in the coming months and years, with the exit date of 29 March drawing closer, and a ‘no deal’ Brexit looking more and more likely. The life sciences sector, heavily governed by EU Regulations, is likely to be affected.

Life sciences update - Spring 2018
In this issue: Welcome to the spring edition of Bio Brief. To celebrate spring (despite the somewhat unseasonal and changeable weather), we have made some changes to the layout which we hope will reflect the new growth in the life sciences sector.

Life sciences update - Winter 2018
In this issue: Welcome to the first edition of Bio Brief for 2018. As usual across the life sciences sector there is a lot of activity reflecting the breadth and dynamism of the sector. We aim to support your business by providing you with a variety of articles reflecting both recent case law and major legal changes on the horizon.

Life sciences update - October 2016
In this issue: It is still too early to determine the full impact of the UK’s vote to leave the EU. However, the decision is likely to have wide-ranging implications for the life sciences sector, from the management of patent portfolios to the utility of UK clinical trial data. We examine some of the key issues that may affect businesses in the life sciences sector.

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