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Genus Claiming (Including Means Plus Function “MPF” Claiming) in Biotech and Pharma: Doctrinal Trajectory and Drafting Strategies

June 2026

LES Japan News

By Chiaki Kobayashi; John D. Livingstone

Finnegan attorney Chiaki Kobayashi authored an article titled, “Genus Claiming (Including Means Plus Function “MPF” Claiming) in Biotech and Pharma: Doctrinal Trajectory and Drafting Strategies” for the June 2026 issue of LES Japan News, a journal of Licensing Executive Society Japan.  Finnegan partner John D. Livingstone edited the article.  The link to the full article (Japanese only) can be found here. (Vol. 67, No. 2, June 2026, pp. 32-50).

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Originally printed in LES Japan News, a journal of Licensing Executive Society Japan, in its June 2026 issue. This article is for informational purposes, is not intended to constitute legal advice, and may be considered advertising under applicable state laws. This article is only the opinion of the authors and is not attributable to Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, or the firm’s clients.

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