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Development finance facilities: Prospects for APAC
Sponsors and project developers across the renewables and energy transition space are currently facing a challenging macroeconomic environment.
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Global | Publication | August 2024
The rapid convergence of digital technologies with healthcare over the past five years (even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic) has transformed how healthcare is delivered to the masses. The promise of digital technologies continues to transform the healthcare delivery model from a traditional model based on a “one-size-fits-all” practice of medicine that was characterized by a provider-centric approach with information silos, to a new model that is focused on patient-centric treatment personalization with high data accessibility and utilization.
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On February 27, 2024, Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Authority has revised the Guideline on Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Audits, mandating that pharmaceutical businesses with permits undergo inspections to ensure compliance with GDP standards. Identified deficiencies must be remedied within a specified period, with evidence submitted to Authority. Moreover, routine controls by Provincial/District Health Directorates will document deficiencies, requiring businesses to address them within 15 days and submit proof of compliance to Authority.
The Regulation on the Importation of Medical Diagnostic Kits was repealed according to an announcement by the Turkish Ministry of Trade. This regulation, which previously governed the importation procedures and standards for medical diagnostic kits, was officially repealed on May 15, 2024, signifying a change in the regulatory approach to these medical devices.
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Sponsors and project developers across the renewables and energy transition space are currently facing a challenging macroeconomic environment.
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The case of Robert Kneschke v. LAION e.V. marks a significant milestone in the legal landscape concerning the use of copyright works for AI training. As the first of its kind in Germany, the outcome of the case has the potential to reshape the intersection of AI development and copyright law, setting a precedent with broad implications for the AI industry and intellectual property protection. With many stakeholders tracking the case closely, the decision in the case could influence similar legal battles across Europe and beyond.
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The Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof - BGH) in Germany recently issued a landmark ruling on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in patent law. The decision, on 11 June 2024, in the DABUS case (AZ X ZB 5/22), reinforces the principle that only natural persons can be named as inventors under patent law. This ruling has significant implications for the future of AI-generated inventions and patent applications globally.
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