Author Archives: Warren Woessner

Guidance on Biosimilar Development Finalized by FDA

Bloomberg BNA posted an overview of the FDA’s guide on biosimilar development. Read the overview here.

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In re NuVasive, Inc. – Explain Yourself!

In re NuVasive Emphasizes the Importance of Reasoning in the Obviousness Question. Since KSR, 127 S.Ct. 1727 (2007), repudiated as “rigid and mandatory” the Federal Circuit “rule” for obviousness –  that the prior art must provide a teaching, suggestion or … Continue reading

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USPTO Holds First Roundtable on “Subject Matter Eligibility Guidelines”

On November 14th, the PTO hosted a roundtable discussion in Alexandria on s. 101 issues in which both industry reps and practitioners were invited to dissect the current Office guidelines. The structure was unique as there were 33 invited speakers … Continue reading

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PTO Schedules s. 101 Roundtables

At 81 Fed. Reg. 71485, The PTO has scheduled two roundtables at the PTO to receive feedback from the IP community, particularly on the Examples that were promulgated in May. The first roundtable will be on November 14th from 1:00-5:00 … Continue reading

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