Life Science Fundamentals

We are delighted to invite you to our new Life Science Fundamentals workshops, 2024.

The workshops will take place in-person at our Cannon Place, London office and will be followed by lunch and an opportunity for you to network with peers in the sector.

Aimed at junior in-house counsel or those new to the sector, our 2 half day workshops will guide delegates through the life cycle of pharma and medical devices products and provide an overview of the following subjects. More information can be found below.

Please register your interest for one or both of the workshops by registering below. We are aiming to have interactive discussions and so may have to limit numbers for each event, so do please register as soon as you can. 

Workshop | Product Development 

Tuesday 12 March 2024, 08.30 - 14.30 (GMT)

Regulatory framework – An introduction to the UK regulatory framework governing medicines and medical devices during a product’s life cycle, including an overview of the key legislation, authorisation requirements and legal risks.

Protection of IP – Key considerations for a life science company’s IP strategy including protecting assets and navigating third party IP rights.

Clinical trials and investigations – An overview of regulation of clinical trials and clinical investigations, covering key responsibilities of clinical trial/investigation sponsors including some commonly occurring legal issues for sponsors.

Data privacy - Engaging with data protection requirements early at the product development stage is imperative to build in compliance from the outset and reduce potentially costly mistakes later. We will outline what to consider, including privacy by design and default, and data protection impact assessments.

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Workshop | Product Commercialisation 

Tuesday 4 June 2024, 08.30 - 14.30 (GMT)

Procurement - An overview of the application of UK Procurement rules to regulated tendering activities within the life sciences sector including an update on the recent and upcoming regulatory changes.

Competition - How to spot and address typical competition law touchpoints - considering the rules in respect of anti-competitive agreements, abuse of a dominant position and merger control.  

Licensing - An overview of intellectual property licensing within the life sciences sector, focussing on the in-licensing and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products.

Disputes - Practical steps on communication in a contentious environment and strategies for successful dispute resolution.

Product Liability - EU/UK developments in product liability impacting on the risk of increased litigation for life sciences companies.

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