Does a proposed patent suspension backed by Washington open a Pandora's box for vaccine R&D and investment?

New parliamentary term will be packed with legislation for life sciences and healthcare businesses

This decision shows the court assessing patentability in a real-world practical context, recognising the uncertainties of R&D that only later...

With technological advances increasing access to patient support programmes, what legal and regulatory issues do pharmaceutical companies need to take...

Successor to a coronavirus support scheme as well as a new sovereign investment partnership offer crucial access to capital for...

Pressure for an IP rights waiver to fight the pandemic threatens vaccine companies' ability to develop and protect their trade...

What role can biofuels play in fighting climate change and can CRISPR sequencing technology help it reach its potential?

The pandemic, coupled with the significant economic downturn, continues to produce pressures on businesses that could prove to be fertile...

Attracting, and retaining, talent in today's competitive job market is a key contributor to the success of many businesses. This...

Private, flexible and easily enforceable across much of the world, it is not hard to see why international arbitration is...

With the ability to provide a secure and reliable record of vaccine delivery, the technology is set to play a...

In applying the insufficiency principles laid down in Regeneron, the High Court highlights some key considerations for patentees looking to...

The updated wage subsidy scheme contains new details and differences to NOW 2.0 and 1.0

For businesses looking to satisfy financial covenants in difficult conditions, as well as those looking to re-finance, the interpretation of...

The UK government has set out its Winter Economy Plan, its latest stimulus package which provides more targeted support for...

The chancellor has announced new measures for employers to support jobs when the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) ends on...

As the pandemic continues to affect ongoing contractual relationships, the wording of a contract is crucial to determine whether delays...

London markets have remained open during the pandemic allowing for a surge in life sciences and healthcare sector deals including...

Will we ever see the Unified Patent Court operate? Many have doubts, as its path – already long and difficult...

HMRC's first arrest in relation to the government's furlough scheme provides a warning to businesses, particularly given the potential for...

This tracker is a summary of the legal and regulatory developments arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic that will be...

Covid-19 will undoubtedly cause the intra industry landscape to reshuffle as participants try to address the challenges which particularly affect...

With mobility being one of the sectors most directly impacted by Covid-19, questions about how it is surviving and adapting...

Falling occupancy rates due to the pandemic raise questions about how operators can maximise value, Osborne Clarke real estate investment...

The government's latest stimulus package provides much-needed support for job creation, as well as providing a boost to the hospitality...

What steps should be taken when making a new contribution deferral request? There are important takeaways to draw from the...

On 19 June 2020, the government announced its intention to extend restrictions on forfeiture, Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and the...

Welcome to Osborne Clarke's Coronavirus Legal Briefing. This edition focuses principally on issues around employees, furloughing, and monitoring and testing.

Many companies are receiving very large payments from HMRC under the job retention scheme, with the government reported to be...

As the government looks to kick-start the economy, employers will need to consider how flexible furloughing and a slow tapering...

As investors turn their minds to a gradual return from lockdown, those with a focus on ESG – and how...

Employers will need to understand and carefully manage their role in the test and trace process, and the potential impact...

The government response to Covid-19 raises the possibility that homeworking and the opening and closing of workspaces will be a...

The European telemedicine industry is on the rise as a result of recent legalisation of activities such as remote treatment...