15 November 2018
Supreme Court defines plausibility in the context of sufficiency
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uk/supreme-court-defines-plausibility-in-the-context-of-sufficiency

A majority postulates a new "outward presentation test" to deal with the infringement of second medical use patents.

08 September 2020
A vaccine for COVID-19: risks and liabilities from an international perspective
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/netherlands/a-vaccine-for-covid-19-risks-and-liabilities-in-international-perspective

As the development of vaccines against COVID-19 is progressing, the question becomes urgent who will be liable if a vaccine is marketed and will cause unexpected adverse effects as a result of the requested speed and ...

14 July 2020
The EU Court of Justice provides guidance for the antitrust assessment of "pay-for-delay" agreements in the pharmaceutical sector.
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/the-eu-court-of-justice-provides-guidance-for-the-antitrust

The Court of Justice provided guidance for the antitrust assessment of agreements between competitors in the pharmaceutical sector. The Court's judgment is relevant because it addresses fundamental issues that have been ...

23 July 2019
European Medicines Agency settles dispute with Canary Wharf Group over Brexit frustration challenge
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/european-medicines-agency-settles-dispute-with-canary-wharf-group-over-brexit-frustration-challenge

Earlier this year the High Court agreed with the Canary Wharf Group that Brexit did not constitute an event which would frustrate its 25 year lease with the EMA.

15 June 2020
Commission seeks views on 'gatekeeper' platforms and a new competition tool
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/commission-seeks-views-on-gatekeeper-platforms-and-a-new-competition-tool

On 2 June, the Commission launched a public consultation on its forthcoming Digital Services Act plus a New Competition Tool and is requesting feedback on roadmaps including one on ex ante regulatory instruments for ...

01 November 2018
Bird & Bird announce latest global promotions
www.twobirds.com/en/news/press-releases/2018/global/bird-and-bird-announce-latest-global-promotions

Bird & Bird are pleased to announce the promotion of three partners, as well as eight Senior Counsel/Counsel/Legal Directors from across our global offices.