24 July 2019
When do clinical trial consent disclosures render a patent invalid?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/australia/when-do-clinical-trial-consent-disclosures-render-a-patent-invalid

In the recent case of InterPharma Pty Ltd v Hospira Inc (No 5) [2019] FCA 960 the Australian Federal Court has given patentees guidance as to novelty preserving practice in the conduct of clinical trials.

08 June 2018
Regulatory Changes for Medical Devices in Singapore
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/singapore/regulatory-changes-for-medical-devices-in-singapore

On 22 May 2018, the Health Sciences Authority (the "HSA") issued a press release announcing changes to the regulatory process for medical devices ("MDs").

23 April 2020
COVID-19: Our series of regulatory legislation trackers for the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/covid-19-our-series-of-regulatory-legislation-trackers-for-the-life-sciences-and-healthcare-industry

COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge to the global life sciences industry. Members of our International Life Sciences & Healthcare team, lawyers who have a wealth of hands-on experience and strong relationships ...

03 December 2020
The Legal 500: Pharmaceutical Advertising Country Comparative Guide
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/the-legal-500-pharmaceutical-advertising-country-comparative-guide

The Legal 500: Pharmaceutical Advertising Guide 2021 is a practical cross-border insight into pharmaceutical advertising, with contributing editor Sally Shorthose.

11 May 2020
Australia: While COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease enforcement of advertising restrictions for therapeutic goods tighten
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/australia-while-covid-19-lockdown-restrictions-ease-enforcement-of-advertising-restrictions

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been monitoring and taking action against individuals and companies capitalising on the current pandemic to market and sell products that claim to prevent or cure COVID-19.

15 April 2020
COVID-19 – Australian response to regulation of medical devices
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/covid-19-australian-response-to-regulation-of-medical-devices

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Federal Minister for Health has exercised his power under section 41GS of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) (the Act) to exempt certain medical devices from the ...