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SLW Life Sciences Webinar Series: Patenting Pharmaceutical Solid Forms Revisited
We revisit the patenting of pharmaceutical solid forms—especially crystalline polymorphs—by integrating scientific, regulatory, and legal considerations. Polymorphs are often a central concern in drug performance, lifecycle management, and Hatch Waxman litigation, and they are valuable IP assets for both innovators and generics. We discuss drafting strategies and illustrate common pitfalls in claim drafting. In view […]
AI-Driven Innovation in Medical Technologies: Patent Litigation and Enforcement
This webinar, presented by Emily Niles and Prateek Viswanathan of Robins Kaplan LLP, will discuss current trends in litigation and enforcement of granted patents, with a focus on challenges encountered for patents involving medical and AI technologies. This session will include a review of recent case law developments and general litigation strategies applicable to medtech […]
Modern Induced Infringement: Evolving Standard Based on Recent Supreme Court Decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court has recently examined the induced infringement standard as it relates to “skinny labeling” of pharmaceuticals, first in Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC (”GSK”) (2023) and recently in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc (2026). We will examine these outcomes and explore how these decisions may impact various […]
Patent Prosecution Strategies in Quantum Computing
This webinar will explore strategies and guidelines for patent practitioners in protecting inventions related to quantum computing. Speaker Matt Norwood will address topics including subject matter eligibility, prior art in related fields, and regulatory hurdles. Laura Kinnischtzke, Ph.D., will moderate. Matt Norwood is a patent attorney at SLW. His practice is focused on preparing and […]
Patent Monetization
This webinar, presented by Kent Richardson of the Richardson Oliver Law Group (ROL Group), will explore current trends in patent licensing, valuation, and monetization, with a focus on AI-related technologies. This session will also discuss the use of AI based tools and analytics for evaluating patent portfolios and analyzing patent risk. Kent Richardson counsels his clients on […]
Precision Functional Claiming: Strategic Use of 35 USC § 112(f) to Protect Biological and Chemical Inventions
Senior Attorney Alexandra Cavazos, Ph.D., presents, “Precision Functional Claiming: Strategic Use of 35 USC § 112(f) to Protect Biological and Chemical Inventions.” Dr. Nicholas P. Lanzatella moderates. In the life sciences and chemical arts, means-plus-function claiming under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) is a powerful, but often overlooked, tool. This presentation takes a close look at the […]