Life sciences and healthcarehttps://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/rss/life-sciences-and-healthcareRecent blog postsen{7C7FDAB9-AC7D-46C4-B07C-064FE85692EF}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/03/biological-computing-and-related-legal-considerationsAndrea L. D'AmbraGerar MazarakisIntellectual propertyTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareBlog postArtificial intelligenceBiological computing and related legal considerationsAs recent innovations in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) such as ChatGPT ignite debate over issues such as the legal status of non-humans, privacy implications of novel computing abilities, and rights of intelligent systems’ creators over output, similar considerations confront another emerging computing field—one involving human cells.Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:41:00 ZAndrea L. D'Ambra, Gerar Mazarakis{B34FF419-E9FE-4F7D-A8D6-655E7FF89E93}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2022/09/a-new-approach-to-referrals-under-the-eu-merger-regulationMiranda ColeHeiko BertelmannSean MurphyAntitrust and competitionCorporateRegulationTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareBlog postA new approach to referrals under the EU Merger RegulationThe European Commission (along with the US FTC and DOJ, UK CMA, German FCO and others), has been focused on ensuring that so-called “killer acquisitions” in the digital and life sciences sectors are reviewed. Against this background, the General Court’s decision in Illumina/Grail is of key importance to companies acquiring start-ups.Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:06:05 ZMiranda Cole, Heiko Bertelmann, Sean Murphy{B5640BC0-5326-4FDF-B4F6-32B8F8C5C87A}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2021/08/telemedicine-ads-limited-by-facebookKate NelsonEthicsRegulationTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareBlog postTelemedicine ads limited by FacebookAs the telemedicine industry continues to grow, especially in light of COVID-19, businesses should reconsider their policies and procedures in connection with telehealth services and user safety.Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:51:39 ZKate Nelson{F938EF65-2872-4FF4-ACA9-7A5E1B6BF166}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2019/09/ai-and-drug-discovery-part-3-protecting-the-value-of-data-in-collaborationsJeffrey KangDavid YiBlog postTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareArtificial intelligenceAI and drug discovery, Part 3: Protecting the value of data in collaborationsIn Part 3, we highlight some of the legal issues surrounding the use of AI/ML in collaborative drug discovery and some solutions for addressing these issues.Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:51:06 ZJeffrey Kang, David Yi{BBDF820B-E7C4-4EB0-8FAB-81ABC6256807}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2019/09/ai-and-drug-discovery-part-2-indepth-look-at-the-mellody-projectDavid YiJeffrey KangTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareArtificial intelligenceAI and drug discovery, Part 2: In-depth look at the Mellody ProjectPart 2 looks at an historic cross-competitor collaboration in the EU that is also leveraging blockchain technology to share large amounts of data to improve predictive models in drug discovery.Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:39:10 ZDavid Yi, Jeffrey Kang{01CD0EDF-6359-4276-B56D-4184B018DB96}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2019/09/ai-and-drug-discovery-part-1-collaborations-between-pharma-and-aiDavid YiJeffrey KangTechnologyArtificial intelligenceLife sciences and healthcareAI and drug discovery, Part 1: Collaborations between pharma and AIIn Part 1 of this update for 2019, we outline some of the key areas of advancements and discuss some of the recent partnerships between pharma companies and AI companies.Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:30:52 ZDavid Yi, Jeffrey Kang{81283C62-CCEC-4876-872F-6D181657C097}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2019/04/european-commissions-highlevel-expert-group-on-artificial-intelligence-publishes-artificial-intelligJay ModrallFinancial institutionsEnergyInfrastructure mining and commoditiesTransportTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareEthicsRegulationArtificial intelligenceEU’s High-Level Expert Group on AI publishes Artificial Intelligence Ethics GuidelinesThe Guidelines are the first deliverable under the European Union (EU’s) April 2018 Communication on Artificial Intelligence for Europe.Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:59:03 ZJay Modrall{A5D90132-90F5-4AF5-A6E4-0BADAD7C2CC0}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2018/11/european-patent-office-provides-guidance-on-artificial-intelligence-patentabilityIntellectual propertyTechnologyTransportAutomotive and e-MobilityFinancial institutionsLife sciences and healthcareEnergyInfrastructure mining and commoditiesEuropean Patent Office provides guidance on AI patentabilityThe European Patent Office (EPO) recently issued guidance on the patenting of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. What does this mean for businesses in the field?Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:39:46 Z{41A8E739-6BE3-4E7E-BD42-838F37F3B4A4}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2018/09/the-database-directive-ai-and-the-data-economyChristoph RitzerBlog postData protectionFinancial institutionsEnergyInfrastructure mining and commoditiesTransportTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareArtificial intelligenceThe Database Directive, AI and the data economyDoes the Database Directive protect machine-generated data and AI?  That is one of the questions the European Commission considered in its recently published second evaluation of the Database Directive.Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:34:20 ZChristoph Ritzer{CBB9E594-B578-4567-AE4C-8CAAE6D35EB9}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2018/06/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-workPaul GriffinMichael SinclairEmploymentFinancial institutionsEnergyInfrastructure mining and commoditiesTransportTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareBlog postArtificial intelligenceArtificial Intelligence and the future of workAI’s impact on the workplace is contingent on many variables - the level of employees’ education and training, the cost of the technology, its adoption rate, regulation, ethics and how far AI creates new jobs.Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:32:48 ZPaul Griffin, Michael Sinclair{AE4ADB96-399C-4D03-9F1B-F1B0E41ED5AF}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2018/06/british-prime-minister-announces-first-ai-and-data-grand-challengeLife sciences and healthcareUKBlog postArtificial intelligenceBritish Prime Minister announces first AI and Data Grand ChallengeTheresa May has announced the first AI and Data grand challenge mission: to use data, AI and innovation to transform the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases by 2030.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:02:39 Z{D1EFEBB6-72C0-429D-B33E-7EA1FB2EEF44}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2018/05/ai-and-drug-development-the-current-landscape-and-ip-considerationsDavid YiLife sciences and healthcareCanadaBlog postArtificial intelligenceIntellectual propertyAI and Drug Development: The current landscape and IP considerationsAI has the potential to revolutionise the pharmaceuticals industry. Key considerations include how to monetise these innovations and what types of IP protection are available for AI-influenced drug discoveries?Tue, 08 May 2018 16:00:38 ZDavid Yi