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Life Sciences February 2010
- Brief Overview
- February 2010 review of legal and general developments affecting the Life Sciences sector.
- Applicable Law
- Italy, France, People's Republic of China, European Union, UK, Spain
- Reviewed
- 08 February 2010
- Submitted
- 08 February 2010
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Italian ruling on tobacco liability: implications for the pharmaceutical industry
Rulings in product liability cases concerning smoking have, with the advent of class actions, broad implications for the pharmaceutical industry in Italy.
Distilbene case law: what lessons for health product liability?
Two recent decisions from the French Supreme Court have an impact on the issue of burden of proof in pharmaceutical product liability cases.
A new era for patent litigation in China
A judicial interpretation standardises approaches to patent infringement actions.
MHRA introduces Traditional Herbal Registration certification mark
The MHRA has introduced the THR certification mark to indicate that a herbal medicine is registered under the Traditional Herbal Registration Scheme and meets EU criteria.
Use of a trade mark by generic manufacturers: a necessity or a convenience?
Generics and comparative advertising in France: a recent decision.
Spain adapts European Legislation on Medical Devices
New legislation coming into force on 21 March 2010 will modify the current Spanish regulation of medical devices.
Taxation of intellectual property in the UK
Announcements from the UK Government on taxation of intellectual property.
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