Navigate through industry-specific terminology with ease. Our comprehensive glossary provides precise definitions and explanations of key terms commonly encountered in the dynamic field of life sciences. Designed for legal professionals, this topic ensures you have the linguistic clarity needed to handle complex cases and regulatory matters efficiently. Stay informed and articulate with this essential resource.
This week's edition of Life Sciences weekly highlights includes news that the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published...
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published its final technical guidance document, which applies specifically to changes...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised healthcare organisations and distributors to stop using or supplying six...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a collection of new and updated guidance on sales, promotion and enforcement...
Introduction to technology transfer agreements in the Life Sciences industryWhat is a technology transfer agreement?The term ‘technology transfer...
Regulation of cosmetic products in the UKThis Practice Note provides an overview of the UK regulatory framework for cosmetics. It sets out the legal...
Intellectual property protection for medical devicesChanges to intellectual property (IP) law from 1 January 2021Before discussing how intellectual...
Second and subsequent medical use patent claimsBackground to medical use claimsSecond (and subsequent) medical use patent claims are specific to the...
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some point
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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