Medical Manufacturers

MinterEllison's health lawyers have an in-depth understanding of the operational, legislative and complex legal environment within which our clients operate at both at a local and national level. Our expertise means we are able to provide strategic advice that is both outcome focussed and cost effective.

Our team is regularly called upon to provide proactive risk management advice following serious incidents including assisting in product recalls, advising in relation to brand protection and providing regulatory and compliance advice. Our lawyers have acted in the defence of sensitive product liability actions, claims arising out of clinical trials and defective medical prosthesis.

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Awards & Recognition
Minter Ellison Alert | Amendments to PRC Labor Contract Law - Labour Dispatch Arrangement
21 January 2013

On 28 December 2012, the PRC National People’s Congress passed Amendments to the PRC Labour Contract Law (the Amendments) in relation to the labour dispatch arrangement. The Amendments will come into force on 1 July 2013.

Minter Ellison Alert | Update on the Validity of the Independence of CIETAC Shanghai and SCIA
16 January 2013

On 31 December 2012, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), a foreign-related arbitration commission set up by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (also known as the China Chamber of International Commerce) (CCPIT), released its Announcement on Issues Concerning CIETAC Shanghai Sub-Commission and CIETAC South China Sub-Commission" (the Latest Announcement). This is the latest development in a dispute, which has been on foot since April 2012, between CIETAC, the Shanghai Sub-Commission of CIETAC (CIETAC Shanghai), and the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) (the CIETAC Dispute). SCIA was known as the South China Sub-Commission of CIETAC before 22 October 2012.

Inquiry into the compulsory licensing provisions in the Patents Act 1990 (Cth)
14 August 2012

The Australian Government has launched another inquiry into the compulsory licensing provisions in the Patents Act 1990 (Cth).

This alert outlines the scope of the inquiry by the Productivity Commission, and how you can make a submission.

Alert – Government to effectively abolish LAFH concessions for most foreign employees, from 1 July 2012
1 December 2011

On Tuesday, 29 November 2011, as part of its Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2011-12, the Federal Government announced a package of changes intended to raise A$11.5 billion in new revenue and savings.