Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides an overview and practical guidance in life sciences law. Focusing on medicinal products and medical devices, it follows the value chain from the bench to the market. The main topics addressed include recent regulatory developments and cross-cutting issues relevant for any phase of a product life cycle, such as intellectual property rights, commercial agreements, dispute resolution, incorporation and fundraising, competition law, and data protection. Written for readers with diverse backgrounds, the book provides practical advice, case studies, references to further information, a glossary, and numerous graphs and tables to highlight key points. Though focusing on Swiss law, the book presents selected topics relevant for operations in the, EU, the US, and China.
