On August 16, 2022, Merck (NYSE: MRK) and Orna Therapeutics each announced that they entered into a collaboration agreement relating
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Geographical Indications in the EU: A Step Forward in the Protection of Traditional Artisanal Skills
On April 13, 2022, the European Commission submitted a proposed regulation on the protection of Geographical Indications for Craft and
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What Do I Need to File a Utility Patent Application?
Introduction
For many start-up companies, the prospect of filing a patent application can be daunting. Even when a company has
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Increased Innovation in Decentralized Social Networks Space Spurred By Ownership Uncertainty of Traditional Platforms
In light of Elon Musk’s recent offer to buy Twitter, Inc. (“Twitter”) there has been a resurgence in the desire
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Foodtech Pioneer Impossible Foods Sues Competitor Motif for Patent Infringement
Background
The food tech industry has been rapidly growing in recent years with the rise in popularity of alternative (“alt-“)
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Arbutus and Genevant Sue Moderna in First Significant Patent Infringement Lawsuit in the mRNA Space
In the first major patent infringement lawsuit in the mRNA space, on February 28, 2022, Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (“Arbutus”) and
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PTAB Sides with Broad in Patent Dispute over CRISPR Gene Editing of Eukaryotic Cells
On February 28, 2022, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) issued a decision in Interference No. 106,115, which granted
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Human Creativity v. Machine Autonomy in Identifying Copyright Authors of Generative NFTs
Generative content is having a moment in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) powered by blockchain platforms. Continued investment and
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Delaware Judge Denies Sarepta Protection Under Hatch-Waxman “Safe Harbor”
On January 4, 2022, Judge Andrews from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware denied Sarepta Therapeutics,
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mRNA Patent and Competitive Landscape: 2021 Year in Review and 2022 Outlook
In April of 2021, we provided a three-part series relating to the IP and Competitive Landscape for the mRNA market.
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