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Introductory Knowledge of Intellectual Property in Life Sciences – The Essential Relationship Between Medicines and Patents

Vol. 10：Shutting Out Gx – Evolving Originator Patent Strategies-

2026.03.31
n Japan, the share of generic drug usage had traditionally been quite low. In 2005, generic share by volume was around 30% , significantly lower compared to approximately 90% in the Un… 黒澤伸行

「Introducing Orion HT」「The new standard for spatial biomarker development」などのテキストと、多色免疫蛍光による組織イメージを背景にしたOrion HTのプロモーションバナー。

Webinar Announcement: Cutting-Edge Spatial Biomarker Analysis in Clinical Trials (Presented by Navigate BioPharma)

2026.03.17
Until now, accurately resolving the tissue microenvironment has been a major challenge. Specifically, obtaining detailed… 黒澤伸行

流路状のチューブを通過する試料が分離・可視化され、周囲に分子構造やクロマトグラムを示すデジタルパネルが表示された分析技術のコンセプトビジュアル。

AqasPrime®: Establishing a New Standard in Next-Generation Extraction and Sample Preparation Through Monolith Technology

2026.03.09
This article introduces AqasPrime®, an emerging next-generation technology for extraction and sample preparation, in a two-part series.When we hear the term… 黒澤伸行

カラフルな球体で表現された分子構造が、透明な立体形状の中に配置された官能基をイメージしたコンセプトビジュアル。

NGK INSULATORS, Ltd : A Groundbreaking New Method Invented for Crystal Polymorph Discovery Research

2025.12.22
In pharmaceutical development, differences in the crystal structures of small-molecule compounds affect their pharmaceutical and physical properties, influencing factors such as drug absorption rates and s… 黒澤伸行

青色の細胞が多数浮遊している様子を表した3Dイメージ画像。顕微鏡観察をモデル化した細胞構造のレンダリング

Part 3 : DNA Sequence Analysis Method

2026.03.30
In 1981, the Science and Technology Agency of Japan initiated the “DNA Extraction, Synthesis, and Analysis” project, proposed by Professor Akiyoshi Wada. This project can be regarded as the… 黒澤伸行

A 3D rendering of multiple blue cells floating in a microscopic environment, depicting detailed cellular structures.

Part 2: The Invention of PCR

2026.01.06
The author first heard the term “PCR” in the early 1980s while undergoing training on a DNA synthesizer in the sub… 黒澤伸行

Part 1 The “Analyzing Life’s Mysteries” Project Was Born from Analytical Instrument Development

2025.11.17
This series is based on a manuscript I had the honor of writing for the Journal of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan, “Continuation of the Fundamentals of Biotechnology Lecture Series/Miscel… 黒澤伸行

腫瘍微小環境における複数の細胞集団（B細胞、CTL、Tヘルパー、M1/M2マクロファージなど）の空間分布と、距離および密度の比較解析を示す可視化図

The Path to Clinical Relevance: Moving from Spatial Transcriptomics to Protein Profiling

2025.11.20
Spatial biology is a rapidly evolving field that leverages imaging technologies to advance human health. This domain encompasses a broad range of research activities, from whole-transcriptome analysis to clinically meaningfu… 黒澤伸行

Vol. 9: Wait what? Generic Drugs can be Denied Approval?!—What is Patent Linkage?－

2026.03.01
Did the title “Generic Drugs Can Be Denied Approval?!” surprise you?This topic is connected to the so-called “patent linkage” system that I briefly mentioned inVol. 5,“Do The… 黒澤伸行

Vol. 8: Monetization from Litigation to Licensing: The Opdivo vs. Keytruda Patent War

2026.01.30
Last time, we discussed Patent Invalidation Trials as the most powerful counteraction when accused of patent infringement. Filing a lawsuit against acts that infringe a patent right, and the other party respo… 黒澤伸行

Vol. 10：Shutting Out Gx – Evolving Originator Patent Strategies-

Webinar Announcement: Cutting-Edge Spatial Biomarker Analysis in Clinical Trials (Presented by Navigate BioPharma)

AqasPrime®: Establishing a New Standard in Next-Generation Extraction and Sample Preparation Through Monolith Technology

NGK INSULATORS, Ltd : A Groundbreaking New Method Invented for Crystal Polymorph Discovery Research

Part 3 : DNA Sequence Analysis Method

Part 2: The Invention of PCR

Part 1 The “Analyzing Life’s Mysteries” Project Was Born from Analytical Instrument Development

The Path to Clinical Relevance: Moving from Spatial Transcriptomics to Protein Profiling

Vol. 9: Wait what? Generic Drugs can be Denied Approval?!—What is Patent Linkage?－

Vol. 8: Monetization from Litigation to Licensing: The Opdivo vs. Keytruda Patent War

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Vol. 10：Shutting Out Gx – Evolving Originator Patent Strategies-

Webinar Announcement: Cutting-Edge Spatial Biomarker Analysis in Clinical Trials (Presented by Navigate BioPharma)

AqasPrime®: Establishing a New Standard in Next-Generation Extraction and Sample Preparation Through Monolith Technology

NGK INSULATORS, Ltd : A Groundbreaking New Method Invented for Crystal Polymorph Discovery Research

Part 3 : DNA Sequence Analysis Method

Part 2: The Invention of PCR

Part 1 The “Analyzing Life’s Mysteries” Project Was Born from Analytical Instrument Development

The Path to Clinical Relevance: Moving from Spatial Transcriptomics to Protein Profiling

Vol. 9: Wait what? Generic Drugs can be Denied Approval?!—What is Patent Linkage?－

Vol. 8: Monetization from Litigation to Licensing: The Opdivo vs. Keytruda Patent War

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