Johnson & Johnson (J&J) reported on April 24, 2026, that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Atraverse Medical, a company in the cardiovascular medical device sector, for an undisclosed amount. The deal…
Key Takeaways: eVTOL aircraft are moving toward real-world deployment, but certification remains a critical hurdle alongside early operational programs like the FAA’s eIPP. As companies advance in parallel, careful coordination…
Recently, Drummond Scientific Company announced its acquisition of Accu-Glass. Drummond, headquartered near Philadelphia, has more than 75 years of experience in precision manufacturing for the life sciences and medical technology industries, including the manufacture of medical…
Key Takeaways: Technological advancements in geothermal exploration and drilling are reducing uncertainty and lowering risk profiles, making private investors and lenders more willing to commit capital that was historically constrained…
Key Takeaway: Genetically engineered cultured host cells containing recombinant nucleic acids useful for gene therapy are patent-eligible for being markedly different from anything occurring in nature. In REGENXBIO Inc. v….
Key Takeaways: The domestic battery race is being won by companies, such as NOVONIX, that are developing innovative IP and meeting critical operational and/or commercial milestones based on that IP….
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increasingly emphasized the use of real-world evidence (RWE) to support regulatory decision-making for medical devices. As medical technologies evolve and data sources…
On April 23, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced “a new pathway designed to expedite access to certain FDA-designated Class II…
Key Takeaway(s): AI tools are reshaping patent preparation and prosecution, but statements made to the USPTO are permanent, and AI-generated inaccuracies don’t come with warning labels. Efficiency gains are real, but…
Key takeaways: The U.S. Office of Space Commerce (“OSC”) has released a proposal for streamlining regulatory approval of novel commercial space activities. The process includes a presumption of approval with…
