Professor Sean Tu Publishes New Article in Berkeley Technology Law Journal

New scholarship by West Virginia University College of Law professor S. Sean Tu appears in the latest issue of the Berkeley Technology Law Journal.  The article, "Antibody Patents: Use of the Written Description and Enablement Requirements at the Patent & Trademark Office" is now published in volume 38, issue 1 of the journal.  Professor Tu co-authored the work with Professor Christopher Holman of the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.

From the abstract:

New Citations to WVU Law Scholarship, April to June 2023

The scholarship of West Virginia University College of Law faculty members is frequently cited as authority in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited and made available on Westlaw Precision between April 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023.

Professor Sean Tu Publishes New Opinion Piece in JAMA

West Virginia College of Law professor S. Sean Tu recently published a new opinion piece in JAMA. The article, titled  "Free Speech Challenges to the Inflation Reduction Act," is co-authored by Professor Tu with Rebecca Tushnet of Harvard Law School.  It was published online by the journal on August 29, 2023.

The article discusses the First Amendment free speech claims raised by drug manufacturers in lawsuits brought after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.  The IRA attempts to lower prescription drug prices, insurance premiums, and out-of-pocket costs for patients. 

Professor Sean Tu Interviewed by West Virginia Public Radio on Orphan Drugs

West Virginia University College of Law professor S. Sean Tu was recently interviewed on West Virginia Public Radio.  Professor Tu was interviewed by Eric Douglas on the topic of the pharmaceutical industry and "orphan drugs."

Listen to Professor Tu's interview, "WVU Professor: Pharma Industry Making Billions on Orphan Drugs," online at WV Public Broadcasting: https://wvpublic.org/wvu-professor-pharma-industry-making-billions-on-orphan-drugs/