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Trends In Dealmaking

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As the page turned on 2025, optimism was high among life sciences dealmakers. Elections in the U.S. and other major economies had concluded, interest rates were poised to come in to focus, and the regulatory environment...more

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RFK Jr., HHS Pull the Plug on Federal Funding for mRNA Vaccine Research and Development

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On August 5, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant change in its vaccine development strategy, ending its support for mRNA vaccine projects under the Biomedical Advanced Research and...more

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Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 247: Reimagining Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors with...

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Ming-Wei Chen and Fanheng Zhou, the scientists behind RephImmune, join hosts Lynnsey and Matthew to discuss how their biotech startup is developing a next-generation cell therapy platform designed to overcome the limitations...more

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A new European strategy to foster life sciences innovation and market access

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On July 2, 2025, the European Commission released its communication “Choose Europe for life sciences. A strategy to position the EU as the world’s most attractive place for life sciences by 2030” (the Strategy). ...more

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Exclusive Licensing May Offer Biotechs a Financial Lifeline

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With volatile market conditions and recent FDA shakeups, biotech companies are increasingly focused on bolstering cash runways and accelerating R&D efforts. But fierce competition for financing has some biotechs turning to...more

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Embattled Biotechs Facing Uncertainty at the FDA Look to Collaborative Deal Structures

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Biotechs have faced several challenging years with slumping valuations and a competitive funding environment. However, the latest slew of retirements and layoffs at the FDA could present their greatest challenge yet....more

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BBHIC 2025: Key Insights From Canada’s Leading Healthcare Investment Conference

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The Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference (BBHIC), held in Toronto this week, drew over 1,500 global participants to one of Canada's leading events for healthcare investment and innovation. The conference brought...more

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Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 234: Life-Saving Collaboration in the Life Sciences...

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Recorded at SCBio’s 2025 annual conference, hosts Heather and Matthew welcome keynote speaker John Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the world’s leading advocacy group for the life...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

European Health & Life Sciences Symposium 2025: Key Takeaways

In April 2025, we were proud to host the annual European Health & Life Sciences Symposium at the Shangri-La hotel in Paris. Attended by some 300 delegates from across the industry, participants including investors,...more

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Goodwin’s 2025 Rare Disease Symposium: Momentum Builds for Addressing Critical Diagnosis and Treatment Gaps

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Goodwin’s 2025 Rare Disease Symposium, held on February 5 in Boston and virtually, gathered patient advocates and caregivers, providers, researchers, biotech and medtech leaders, investors, and policy experts to discuss the...more

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Key Takeaways From the 2025 J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference

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Cautious Optimism for Deal Making. The general consensus is that we will likely see an increase in M&A and capital market transactions in the life sciences sector in 2025....more

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The 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Starts Today - A Who’s Who in Biologics at this Year’s Conference

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The JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (“JPM”) “is the largest and most informative health care investment symposium in the industry which connects global industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology...more

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Prep Pitch and Connect at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

As the healthcare and life sciences industry gears up for the highly anticipated JP Morgan Healthcare Conference later this month, stakeholders across the sector are focusing on key trends and strategies to make the most of...more

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New Accelerated Approval Guidance Underscores Need for Accountability

On December 5, 2024, just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or the “Agency”) released a draft guidance titled “Expedited Program for Serious Conditions: Accelerated Approval of Drugs and...more

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Key Takeaways | State of the Market – Still Looking for an Exit

During this session, the panelists discussed notable developments within the life sciences industry with a specific focus on the GLP-1 drug market and its opportunities for improvement in patient satisfaction and dosage. They...more

Napoli Shkolnik

The Risks of Unregulated Regenerative Medicine

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A recent New York Times article reported that dozens of spine surgery patients at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center were treated with a product that was not approved for use in such procedures. Burst...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Healthcare Issues to Watch Following the FY2024 Spending Deal

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Six months into the fiscal year, Congress has finally passed FY2024 appropriations. It was a painstaking process, which many expected to include policy victories that both sides could celebrate. Instead, the spring work...more

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USPTO Issues Training Materials to Examiners for Searching FDA and NIH Resources

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On March 20, 2024, The USPTO issued an alert, notifying practitioners that the USPTO had developed training materials for patent examiners regarding searching for prior art in FDA and NIH databases. ...more

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Reflections on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference: Key Themes for 2024

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The Fenwick life sciences team recently returned from the 2024 JP Morgan Healthcare conference. As we reflect back on the week, there were several key themes and trends that we expect will continue to resonate and evolve over...more

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Federal Agencies Seeking Patent Seizure Authority Through Draft NIST Guidance

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The Situation: On December 8, 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") released a proposed framework for federal agencies regarding the exercise of the government's march-in rights for federally...more

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IP Toolbox Is Crucial In AI-Powered Drug Discovery

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Navigating the complex landscape of drug discovery requires innovative strategies and interdisciplinary collaborations spanning biotechnology, pharmacology, medicine and engineering. As the cost of developing new drugs...more

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How China’s Detailed Human Genetic Resources Rules May Impact Multinational Life Science Companies

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China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) officially announced on June 1, 2023 the release of the “Detailed Implementation Rules for the Management Regulations of Human Genetic Resources” (the Detailed HGR Rules)....more

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SUPREME COURT RULING: Amgen Inc. et al. v. Sanofi et al, May 18, 2023

Amgen Inc. et al. v. Sanofi et al, No. 21-757 (S. Ct. May 18, 2023) The Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision today concerning the enablement requirement found in Section 112 of the Patent Act. Specifically, the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Supreme Court Delivers the Final Blow to Amgen

The questions from the high court during oral argument at the end of March 2023 were fairly telling of the 9-0 ruling that came down yesterday in Amgen, Inc. v. Sanofi (No. 21-757). In fact, it did not come as much of a...more

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Supreme Court Affirms Federal Circuit’s Decision in Amgen v. Sanofi

This morning, the US Supreme Court issued its opinion in Amgen v. Sanofi, a closely watched case concerning patent law’s enablement requirement. Under that requirement, codified at 35 U.S.C. § 112(a), a patent specification...more

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