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What Holds Women And Girls Back In Science?

Today, as the world marks the 10th anniversary of the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it's a chance to take stock of where we stand. Back in 2015, the United Nations General Assembly.

European Union Technology

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Ius Laboris

Balancing Innovation And Public Health: Third-Party Interests In The UPC's Landmark Ruling Of Edwards Lifesciences Vs. Meril

In a landmark decision (UPC_CFI_15/2023) delivered on November 15, 2024, the Unified Patent Court's Local Division in Munich (UPC, LDM) ruled in favor of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation in a patent infringement.

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A&O Shearman

Key Features Of The New EU Product Liability Directive: Increased Potential For Litigation In The Technology, Pharmaceutical And Medical Device Sectors

On October 10, 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the new EU Directive on Liability for Defective Products (New PLD), repealing Directive 85/374/EEC (PLD), adopted in 1985.

European Union Consumer

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McDermott Will & Emery

Milan: Where Life Sciences Patents Are Now In Fashion

As of June 2024, Milan will begin hearing cases regarding patents classified in IPC Section (A), which includes pharmaceuticals.

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Foley Hoag LLP

With The Headquarters Agreement For The Milan Seat Concluded, We Look At The Role Of The UPC Central Division

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Did I Really Anonymize That Data? The Controversial Italian Decision On The THIN Case

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Trevisan & Cuonzo

Le new genomic techniques (NGTs) in Europa e la proposta di Regolamento

European Union Healthcare

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LCA Studio Legale

La Crescente Sensibilità Ambientale Si Riflette Anche Sull'etichettatura Degli Imballaggi

Italy Healthcare

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Trevisan & Cuonzo

Pharmaceutical Company Fined By The Italian Competition Authority For The Sale Of A Lifesaving Drug At Excessive Prices

Italy Anti-trust

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Bird & Bird

Italy Fines Leadiant EUR3.5 Million For Charging Excessive Prices For An Orphan Drug

Italy Anti-trust

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Allen & Overy

Pharmaceutical Advertising Regulation And Medical Device Advertising In Italy

Italy Healthcare

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CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni

Medical Masks Without CE Marking

Italy Healthcare

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Baker & McKenzie

Italian National Indications For Telemedicine Services

Italy Healthcare

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LCA Studio Legale

HealthCare: News & Business Opportunities – Italy

Italy Healthcare

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LCA Studio Legale

WhatsApp, Social Media And Employee Rights: Italian DPA's Latest Ruling

Italy Employment

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A&O Shearman

Legal Flash - Earn-out Clauses: A Strategic Tool, But With Key Risks

Italy Commercial

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Withers LLP

European Commission – Approval Of Unicredit's Acquisition Of Banco BPM Subject To Commitments

European Union Anti-trust

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Nazali

Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis Through The Maternal Line: A Guide For Americans

Italy Immigration

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

Due Diligence: Un Momento Indispensabile Nelle Operazioni Societarie

Italy Media & IT

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WH Partners

HealthCare: Novità E Opportunità Di Business – Italia

Covid-19 e HealthCare: scopri nel documento quali sono le novità e le opportunità di business nel nostro Paese per i settori dei dispositivi farmaceutici, farmaceutico,

Italy Healthcare

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LCA Studio Legale

New Transparency Obligations For Medical Device Companies In Italy

On 1 January 2021, important transparency obligations provided for in the Code of Ethics of Confindustria Dispositivi Medici...

Italy Healthcare

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DLA Piper UK LLP

New Guidelines On Social Media Advertising Of Medical Devices

A few months ago, the Italian Ministry of Health ("Ministry") published new guidelines for the advertising of medical devices (the "Guidelines"), that updated the previous version, dated March 28, 2013.

Italy Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Medical Devices Repackaging And Parallel Imports: A "No-No" From The Milan Court

In a recent hallmark case, the Court of Milan ruled on the viability of medical devices parallel imports, where the parallel importer repackaged ...

Italy Healthcare

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Jones Day

The Court Of Justice Takes A Broad Interpretation Of When Softwares Fall Within The Notion Of Medical Devices

European Union Healthcare

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Stefanelli & Stefanelli Studio Legale

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Class Action Ruling On Misleading Advertising

Italy Media & IT

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Jones Day

Brexit: Milan Can Become The New London By Gaining EMA Headquarters

European Union Immigration

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

EU Proposal For A Regulation On Medical Devices In The Field Of Active Implantable Devices: An Overview Of The Impact

Italy Healthcare

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Studio Legale Bernascone & Soci

EU Proposal For A Regulation On Medical Devices In The Field Of ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE DEVICES: An Overview Of The Impact

European Union Healthcare

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Studio Legale Bernascone & Soci

Generics Applications: AIFA Heading For Greater Transparency?

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Simmons & Simmons

Italian Intellectual Property Code: Tougher Times For Generics

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Simmons & Simmons

Liberalisation of OTC Medicines Discussed Further

Italy Healthcare

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Lovells

Brief Analysis Of The Proposed Changes To The Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC

Italy Healthcare

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Studio Legale Bernascone & Soci

Italian Intellectual Property Code: Tougher Times For Generics

The Italian Intellectual Property Code was recently amended and the changes include the addition of a new provision introducing limitations on the right of generics companies to file early Marketing Authorisation (MA) applications.

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Simmons & Simmons

Liberalisation of OTC Medicines Discussed Further

In its report on the liberalisation of professional services to Parliament and Government, the Italian Competition Authority (the "Authority") has reiterated the importance, as well as the need, to liberalise the distribution of over-the-counter ("OTC") medicines.

Italy Healthcare

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Lovells

Brief Analysis Of The Proposed Changes To The Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC

The EU Commission well understands the strategic importance of the medical device sector for Europe. Europe is the second-largest world market for medical devices, and about 8,000 types of devices are on the Community market. Additionally, the medical device sector, a highly innovative industry, is recognized as having a crucial impact on the quality of life of European patients, and impacts health care and health policy.

Italy Healthcare

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Studio Legale Bernascone & Soci

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What Regulatory Challenges Are Facing The Life Sciences Sector? (Video)

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William Fry

Webinar Video | Lunch & Learn: Life Sciences : Morceaux Choisis

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Altius

Webinar Video | Life Sciences Session #2: Vaccine Liability: What If Vaccination Goes Wrong?

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Altius

Launch Of Our Medical Device Publication (Video)

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William Fry

Understanding Sunshine Rules: How New Transparency Regulations In Europe Are Changing Relationships Between Industry And Health Care Professionals (Video)

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Hogan Lovells

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