EU Investigation Into PRC Public Procurement for MedTech May Impact EU Market Access for PRC Companies

Concerns about the PRC’s medical devices procurement practices have led the EU to launch an investigation which could lead to the EU subjecting PRC companies, including MedTech companies, to market access restrictions in the EU. Sven De Knop, Lei Li and Maryanne Kamau explain.

The Challenges Facing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Solutions in the FemTech Space

Sidley’s Eva von Mühlenen in Geneva and Josefine Sommer in Brussels talk to oncologist Wolfgang Hackl — the founder of a FemTech startup that guides doctors in the treatment of breast cancer — about regulation, research and development (R&D), and the vast potential of artificial intelligence in the field of health technology for women. (more…)

How to Guard Against Biologics and Medtech Patents Litigation

Life sciences companies are increasingly looking to the courtroom to resolve their disputes which were simmering during the pandemic. Ching-Lee Fukuda explains why litigation in the fields of biologics and medtech is now particularly likely, and how companies can best prepare for claims in these areas.

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