Tatum Anderson

Tatum Anderson

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EU Eyes Revamp Of Policy To Speed Drug Approvals In Developing Countries

Article 58, a process introduced by the European Commission to help speed up the time low and middle-income countries take to approve new drugs, could be in for a massive overhaul. A revamp has been proposed because it is underused - just a handful of products have gone through the Article 58 process since its launch in 2004. The most recent is an antiseptic chlorhexidine gel that prevents new-born umbilical cord infections in developing countries. A joint project between GSK and Save the Children, it was approved late last month.

All Eyes On Latest Qualcomm-Nokia Court Battle’s Impact On Patents And Licensing

By Tatum Anderson for Intellectual Property Watch
An important court case in the ongoing saga between two of the mobile industry's most influential technology firms begins next week.

The case is a crucial stage in the ongoing disagreement between the two equipment manufacturers - Finnish Nokia and US Qualcomm - that has become increasingly acrimonious over recent years and resulted in numerous patent infringement cases all over the world.

Qualcomm-Nokia Patent Lawsuits Advance

By Tatum Anderson for Intellectual Property Watch
A German court has thrown out a case involving patents brought by Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia against US chipmaker Qualcomm. The case is one of several internationally between the two companies that could have an impact on telecommunications and information access.