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Neural Network Sensor Confidence Estimation Patent EP4557175A1

The European Patent Office granted Patent EP4557175A1 to Sensor-Technik Wiedemann GmbH for a method of training and using a neural network to estimate confidence levels of sensor measurements. The patent application, filed with inventors Lee Changjoo and Dr. Simon Schätzle, was published on April 15, 2026 under IPC classification G06N 3/08. The patent is designated across 31 European states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. Patent grants confer enforceable exclusive rights to the named applicant for the claimed method.

University of Rochester Quantized Bistable Resistively-Coupled Ising Machine EP4463799A1

European Patent EP4463799A1 for a Quantized Bistable Resistively-Coupled Ising Machine was published by the EPO on April 15, 2026. The applicant is University of Rochester, with inventors IGNJATOVIC, Zeljko and ZHANG, Yiqiao. IPC classifications span G06N 5/01 (AI neural networks), G06N 7/01 (computing architectures), G06G 7/122 (analog computing), and H03K 3/38 (superconducting electronics), indicating applications in quantum-inspired optimization hardware.

Device and Method for Training a Neural Network for Multi-Task Learning, Robert Bosch, Apr 15, 2026

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4550216A1 for a device and method for training a neural network for multi-task learning. The patent was filed by Robert Bosch GmbH with inventors Blaiotta, Koehler, Kutsche, and Schott. Publication occurred on April 15, 2026 with IPC classifications G06N 3/084 and G06N 3/0985. The patent designates 37 European states including all major EU markets.

EP4428768A1 - Device and Method for Simulating an Open Quantum System

European Patent EP4428768A1 titled 'Device and Method for Simulating an Open Quantum System' was published on April 15, 2026. The patent application was filed by Alice & Bob and Association pour la Recherche et le Développement des Méthodes et Processus Industriels (ARMINES), with inventors Pierre Rouchon and François-Marie Le Regent. The invention is classified under IPC G06N 10/60 and G06N 10/20, covering quantum simulation technology methods and devices. The patent is designated for all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

Method and System for Detecting Anomaly in Time Series Data

The European Patent Office granted patent EP4493986A1 to Elisa Oyj on April 15, 2026, covering a method and system for detecting anomalies in time series data using artificial intelligence. The patent names three inventors: Hiltunen Eero, Heikkilä Rasmus, and Knobauch Nils. The application is classified under G06N 3/04 (neural networks) and covers all 39 designated European member states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain.

Government Ministries Navigation Page - PIB India

This document is a navigation index page on the Press Information Bureau of India (PIB) website listing all Indian central government ministries and departments. The page contains no substantive regulatory content, announcements, or press releases—only a hierarchical menu of ministry names in Hindi and English with navigation controls.

Secure Element Subscription Profile Transmission, Thales Patent, Apr 15

European patent application EP3577924A1 was published on April 15, 2026, disclosing a method for transmitting an existing subscription profile from a mobile network operator to a secure element. The invention covers servers and a secure element configured to enable remote provisioning and updating of subscription credentials without physical SIM replacement. The publication makes the application publicly accessible; patent rights arise only upon grant after substantive examination.

ebm-papst Files European Patent EP3659325A1 for Wireless Network Address Allocation

European Patent Office published application EP3659325A1, filed by ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG, covering wireless allocation of network addresses. The patent application was published April 15, 2026 with inventors BÜRKERT, Martin, LIPP, Helmut, SAUER, Thomas, HAAS, Günter, HUMM, Markus, and WECKERT, Marco. Designations extend across 31 states including EU member states, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, and others.

Praesideo Distributed Early Attack Warning Platform Patent EP3391272A1

Praesideo B.V. has obtained European Patent EP3391272A1, titled 'Method and System for a Distributed Early Attack Warning Platform (DEAWP)', published on April 15, 2026. The invention covers methods and systems for detecting cyberattacks by analyzing network traffic patterns across distributed nodes in real-time. The patent is classified under H04L (Networking) with designations covering all EPC contracting states including AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, and TR.

Terminal Device, Base Station Device, and Communication Method - EP3641184A1

EPO published patent EP3641184A1 for a communication method terminal device and base station by Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha on April 15, 2026. Inventors include YOSHIMURA Tomoki, SUZUKI Shouichi, OHUCHI Wataru, and LIU Liqing, classified under H04L 1/18. The patent grants exclusive rights for the disclosed communication method across 37 designated contracting states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, and others.

Addressing a Trusted Execution Environment Using Clean Room Provisioning

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC has been granted European patent EP3574429A1 titled 'Addressing a Trusted Execution Environment Using Clean Room Provisioning', with inventor Mark F. Novak listed on the application. The patent covers methods for clean room provisioning to address trusted execution environments in computing systems, classified under G06F 21/53, G06F 21/74, and various H04L security classifications. The patent designation covers multiple European member states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and 22 other designated states.

Trustless Deterministic State Machine - nChain Licensing AG

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3631728A1 titled "Trustless Deterministic State Machine" filed by nChain Licensing AG. The application, published on 15 April 2026, covers cryptographic methods for trustless state machine replication with applications in blockchain and distributed ledger technology. The inventors are listed as CHAN, Ying and KRAMER, Dean. Designation extends to 36 European states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, ES, PL, SE, and others.

Use of Device Risk Evaluation to Manage Access to Services, EP3635985A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3635985A1 for Lookout Inc., titled 'Use of Device Risk Evaluation to Manage Access to Services.' The application, published on April 15, 2026, covers methods and systems for evaluating device risk to manage user access to services. Inventors include Aaron Cockerill, David Richardson, Daniel Thanos, William Neil Robinson, Brian James Buck, and Kevin Patrick Mahaffey. The application designates all EPC contracting states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Searchable Cryptography Processing System, Hitachi Ltd.

European Patent Application EP3343829A1 for a Searchable Cryptography Processing System was published by the European Patent Office on April 15, 2026. The application was filed by Hitachi, Ltd. with inventors YOSHINO Masayuki and SATO Hisayoshi. The system relates to cryptographic processing methods classified under H04L 9/00, H04L 9/14, and related IPC codes including G06F 21/60, G09C 1/00, and H04L 9/08.

DND Psychometric Services RFP W6369-25-X028, closing May 5, 2026

The Department of National Defence (DND) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP W6369-25-X028) for Psychometric Services, with bids due by May 5, 2026 at 14:00 EDT. The estimated contract period is 60 months (5 years), with evaluation based on lowest price. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Kitchen Redesign RFP, Atlantic Institution, Closing 30th Apr

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), on behalf of Correctional Services Canada (CSC), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for architectural consulting services to redesign the kitchen area at the Atlantic Institution in Renous, New Brunswick. Proposals are due April 30, 2026 at 14:00 EDT via SAP Ariba under solicitation number WS5605871602 against Supply Arrangement E0225-152290. The procurement is covered by 12 trade agreements including CFTA, CETA, CPTPP, and WTO GPA, and is open to firms qualified in the A4 discipline for Nova Scotia.

Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk Repairs Tender, Banff National Park

Parks Canada Agency (PC) has issued a tender (5P468-26-0008/A) for structural steel member replacements and welded repairs on the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk in Banff National Park. Bids close May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. The project is estimated at $500,001–$1,000,000 and uses a two-stage selection process evaluating qualifications first (Stage One), then technical and financial bids (Stage Two). Work must be completed by August 31, 2027. Trade agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Emergency Declutch System RFP Bay Class Coast Guard Vessels

The Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) has issued an open Request for Proposal (WS5656465706) for the design, integration, testing, Class certification, and supply of an Emergency Declutch System for Canadian Coast Guard Bay Class Search and Rescue vessels. The 10-month contract has a proposed start date of June 17, 2026. Bids close on May 21, 2026 at 14:00 EDT and will be evaluated on lowest price. Sourcing is limited to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Kobelt-Authorized Distributors and Service Centres in Canada.

DND Technical Support Tender W6431-26-0248, Distributed Synthetic Operations

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking one Level 3 Technology Architect (I.11) with a focus on modelling and simulation technologies and one Level 3 Operations Support Specialist (B.13) with a focus on Distributed Synthetic Operations Centre systems to support the Exercise and Simulation branch of the Royal Canadian Air Force Aerospace Warfare Centre. The contract has an estimated duration of 12 months with a proposed start date of 2026/05/19. Bids are due by 2026/05/08 at 12:00 EDT under solicitation W6431-26-0248.

DND System Administrator Level 3 & 2 Tender - Closing May 7

The Department of National Defence (DND) has issued a competitive tender (W6369-26-X049) for one System Administrator Level 3 and one System Administrator Level 2 to support the Mapping and Charting Establishment (MCE) network capabilities, including data centre operations, server virtualization, storage systems administration, and network configuration. The contract is estimated for 36 months (from contract award to August 31, 2029) with 720 days of effort per resource. Proposals close May 7, 2026 at 14:00 EDT, open only to TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders qualified under EN578-170432 for System Administrator category in the National Capital Region.

RCMP Office Furniture Acquisition RFP Closing May 12

The Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC), acting on behalf of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of office furniture under Supply Arrangement E60PQ-120001/H. The solicitation (WS5646376935) requires delivery and installation of office furniture in Westmount, Québec, and is open to all eligible suppliers through competitive open bidding. Proposals are due by May 12, 2026 at 14:00 EDT under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), with lowest price as the selection criterion.

Office Furniture DND - Solicitation W0106-26DB01, Closing May 4, 2026

The Department of National Defence (DND) has published a Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) for office furniture through CanadaBuys. The solicitation (W0106-26DB01) covers benching and beam systems, work surface products, and ancillary products for delivery and installation to Courcelette, Quebec by May 25, 2026. The contract has an estimated duration of 4 months starting May 25, 2026, with selection based on lowest price. No trade agreements are applicable and limited tendering reason is listed as none.

Passenger Transportation Services, Thompson to Split Lake, Manitoba - RFP

The Department of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for passenger transportation services from Thompson Airport to Split Lake First Nations (140 km one way) in Northern Manitoba. The procurement is conditionally set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB), restricting eligibility to certified Indigenous businesses. The initial contract term is three years with two additional one-year option periods. Bids close on May 14, 2026 at 14:00 EDT.

Halifax-Class Spares, Casualty Power System - Tender Cancelled

The Department of National Defence (DND) has cancelled solicitation W8482-264766/A for Halifax-class spares related to the casualty power system. The tender was published on April 7, 2026, with a scheduled closing date of June 1, 2026 at 14:00 EDT. Three amendments were issued to the request for proposal before cancellation. The estimated contract period was 12 months, with delivery to British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Canada-wide regions. No reason for the cancellation was provided in the notice.

Walker et al v. Google LLC - Notice of Removal from Santa Clara County Superior Court

Google LLC filed a Notice of Removal on April 24, 2026, removing civil case number 24CV434869 from Santa Clara County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court Northern District of California. The federal case has been assigned number 4:26-cv-03570 and assigned to the Oakland division. Google LLC's corporate disclosure statement identifies XXVI Holdings Inc. and Alphabet Inc. as the corporate parent holding companies for Google LLC.

Fisher Paykel Gas Therapy Device Patent EP4275733A2

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited has been granted European Patent EP4275733A2 for a substance delivery arrangement for gas therapy devices, published on April 15, 2026. The inventors are Robert Stuart Kirton, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Martin Paul Friedrich Kramer, and Stanislav Tatkov. The patent covers multiple IPC classifications relating to respiratory therapy equipment including A61M 16/08, A61M 16/14, and A61M 16/12.

Bayer Healthcare - EP4249018A2 - Quick Release Plunger

The European Patent Office published application EP4249018A2 for a quick release plunger for medical syringes, filed by Bayer Healthcare LLC. The inventors are Kevin P. Cowan, Edward J. Rhinehart, and Mark Trocki, classified under IPC codes A61M 5/32, A61M 5/50, and A61M 5/315. The application designates all EU member states as participating countries and was published on April 15, 2026.

Milton Roy Peristaltic Pump Offset Rotor Assembly Patent EP4306804A2

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4306804A2 for Milton Roy, LLC, covering a peristaltic pump offset rotor assembly. The application names Hannah, Gary, Dunn, and Bryan as inventors and classifies the invention under IPC codes F04B 43/12 and A61M 60/279, indicating a medical device with pumping and fluid-handling applications. The patent designates 33 European contracting states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain. Medical device manufacturers developing or commercializing peristaltic pump technology should review the claims of EP4306804A2 for potential infringement exposure. Competitors active in this space should conduct clearance searches and freedom-to-operate analyses before launching products with offset rotor assemblies in the designated contracting states.

Ypsomed AG Fluid Injector Patent EP4548947A1

Ypsomed AG obtained European Patent EP4548947A1 for a fluid injector device, published on April 15, 2026. The patent names Peter Loser, Markus Tschirren, and Christian Schrul as inventors, with classifications under A61M 5/20 and A61M 5/32. The patent designates 36 European states including all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. This is a routine intellectual property publication that grants enforceable patent rights to the applicant but does not impose compliance obligations on third parties.

Patent EP4306150A1 Published - Sanofi Stopper Device

The European Patent Office published EP4306150A1 on April 15, 2026, granting Sanofi a patent for a stopper device (IPC classification A61M 5/315). The patent names Bernd Kuehn as the sole inventor and designates 41 contracting states across Europe including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, and others. This is a routine IP grant event with no compliance obligations imposed on third parties.

Antares Pharma Needle-Assisted Jet Injection Device for Testosterone Composition

The EPO published European patent application EP4186545A1 for Antares Pharma, Inc., titled 'Needle Assisted Jet Injection Administration of Testosterone Compositions,' on April 15, 2026. The application covers jet injection devices and methods for administering testosterone compositions, with IPC classifications spanning A61M (medical devices) and A61K (pharmaceuticals). The patent application designates 31 European contracting states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others.

Ypsomed AG EP4548948A1 Fluid Administration Device, Apr 15

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4548948A1 by Ypsomed AG for a fluid administration device on April 15, 2026. The application names six inventors: Peter Loser, Markus Tschirren, Christian Schrul, Oliver Glauser, Dominik Zumstein, and Simon Martin Bosshard, classified under IPC A61M. The application is designated across EU and EEA states including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

Cequr SA Bolus Dose Microfluidic Pump Patent EP4275716A2

European Patent Office published patent application EP4275716A2 filed by Cequr SA covering a bolus dose microfluidic pump for medical device applications. The application was published on April 15, 2026 under IPC classifications A61M 5/168 and A61M 5/142. Protection is sought across 35 designated states including all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, and other European Patent Convention states. Eight inventors are named: Pretorius, Farra, Barnett, Piper, Ford, Solomon, Holst, and Smith.

Cannula Insertion Mechanism, EP4257163A2, mylife Diabetes Care

The EPO published patent application EP4257163A2 titled 'Cannula Insertion Mechanism' filed by mylife Diabetes Care AG, published April 15, 2026. Inventors listed are Buri, Thomas; Hostettler, Patrick; Hofer, Christophe; Streit, Ursina; Staub, Seline; and Steck, Jürg. The application is classified under IPC A61M 5/32, A61M 5/158, and A61M 5/142, covering medical device mechanisms for subcutaneous cannula insertion. Designated states cover most EU/EEA member states plus the United Kingdom and other EPC contracting states.

Inhaler with Retention Element - Aspeya US Inc. EP4561656A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4561656A1 titled 'AN INHALER COMPRISING A RETENTION ELEMENT' filed by Aspeya US Inc. The application, filed with inventors Philip John Swanbury, Kambiz Yadidi, and Mo Aydin, has been classified under IPC A61M 15/00 (inhalers) and designates 31 European states including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, SE, and others.

Sanofi EP4241809A2 Supplementary Device for Attachment to an Injection Device

Sanofi filed patent application EP4241809A2 for a supplementary device for attachment to an injection device, classified under IPC A61M (medical devices for administering medicines). The application was published on April 15, 2026 and designates all EU member states along with Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The sole inventor listed is Ilario Melzi.

EP4238597A2 Drug Delivery Device with Audible Indicator

European Patent EP4238597A2 was published on April 15, 2026 by the European Patent Office. The patent, filed by Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, covers a drug delivery device with an audible indicator mechanism. Inventors are MOSEBACH, Carsten and KEMP, Thomas Mark, with IPC classifications A61M 5/24 and A61M 5/20.

Artificial Heart Valve, EP2024067809A1, Apr 15

The EPO published patent application EP2024067809A1 for an artificial heart valve (IPC A61F 2/24) filed by Biotyx Medical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. The application designates 27 European states and was published on April 15, 2026. The designation of inventor has not yet been filed.

Boston Scientific Stent Patent, EP4593769A1, Published Apr 15, 2026

The European Patent Office granted patent EP4593769A1 to Boston Scientific Scimed Inc. for a stent system designed to maintain patency of a body lumen. The patent, published April 15, 2026, names inventors Folan, Root, McNern, and Tuck, and covers IPC classifications A61F 2/852, A61F 2/88, and A61M 27/00. Designation extends across all specified European member states including DE, FR, GB, and IT.

Glenoid Replacement System Patent, ARCA By OrthoAgile, Apr 2026

The European Patent Office published patent EP4586968A1, granting ARCA By OrthoAgile LLC exclusive rights to a glenoid replacement system and methods of implanting said glenoid replacement. The patent names JONES, Andrew as the sole inventor and designates 35 contracting states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, ES, BE, AT, CH, and others. This represents a newly registered intellectual property right in the field of medical device technology for shoulder joint replacement procedures. Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers operating in the EU should note that ARCA By OrthoAgile LLC now holds enforceable exclusive rights to this glenoid replacement technology. The 35-state designation makes this commercially significant for the applicant, while competitors developing or marketing similar shoulder arthroplasty products should review the patent claims to assess freedom-to-operate.

Prosthetic Heart Valve, Magnolia Medical Corp., EP4518804A2

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4518804A2 filed by Magnolia Medical Corp. for a prosthetic heart valve system on April 15, 2026. The application, designating 39 states including all EU member states, names Glen Rabito, Hieu Luong, and Robert Taft as inventors under IPC classification A61F 2/24 (heart valve prostheses).

Elbow Prosthesis Implant, EP4507631A1, April 2026

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4507631A1 titled 'Elbow Prosthesis Implant' on April 15, 2026. The application names Semmelweis Egyetem and Budapesti Müszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem as co-applicants, with KOCSIS György, SZEBÉNYI Gábor, and TEMESI Tamás listed as inventors. The application covers IPC classifications A61F 2/38 and A61F 2/30 relating to elbow joint prostheses and associated joint components.

Interbody Spinal Implant Patent, Warsaw Orthopedic, EP4561504A1, Apr 15, 2026

The European Patent Office granted patent EP4561504A1 to Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. on April 15, 2026, covering an interbody spinal implant design with endplates connected by struts. The patent lists six inventors: Miller, Keith; Wolfe, Thomas; Metcalf, Newton; Ballard, Rodney; Prevost, Julien; and Beale, Jeffrey. Medical device manufacturers developing or marketing spinal interbody fusion devices in Europe should review this patent for potential freedom-to-operate implications.

Heart Valve Prosthesis, EP3568107A1, Published April 15, 2026

The European Patent Office granted patent EP3568107A1 on April 15, 2026, to Mitrassist Medical Ltd. for a heart valve prosthesis invention classified under IPC A61F 2/24 (circulatory system prosthetic devices). The inventors are NAOR, Gil and MEYER-BRODNITZ, Gideon. The patent is designated for all EU member states, granting exclusive rights to the applicant for the protected technology.

HVR Cardio Oy Heart Valve Patent EP4522083A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4522083A1 on April 15, 2026, titled 'A MEDICAL DEVICE FOR IMPROVING FUNCTION OF A HEART VALVE.' The patent was filed by HVR Cardio Oy with inventor Keränen Olli, classified under IPC A61F 2/24. The patent designates 31 European contracting states including major markets such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Quorum Orthopedics 3D Printed Prosthetic Liner Patent EP4518812A1

The EPO has published patent application EP4518812A1 titled 'System and Methods for Treating a 3D Printed Prosthetic Liner' by Quorum Orthopedics, Inc. as applicant. The patent covers systems and methods for treating prosthetic liners manufactured via 3D printing. Inventors are listed as Joe Johnson, John Fleischmann, and Sean McClure. The patent is designated for 37 European states including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Poland, and Ireland.

Prosthetic Control Via Amplified Nerve Signals, EP4486259A1

The European Patent Office granted Patent EP4486259A1 to The Regents of the University of Michigan on April 15, 2026. The patent covers systems and methods for controlling a prosthetic device using amplified nerve signals, with inventors including Cynthia Anne Chestek, Paul S. Cederna, Philip Vu, and Alex Vaskov. The designated states cover all EU member states plus several other European countries. This patent grants exclusive rights to the patented prosthetic control technology for the defined European territory.

Prosthetic Hand Device Using Wearable Ultrasound Module as Human Machine Interface

The European Patent Office published application EP4648720A1 filed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, covering a prosthetic hand device that uses a wearable ultrasound module as a human machine interface. The technology maps muscle activity via ultrasound to provide intuitive, low-latency control signals for prosthetic hand movement. Named inventors are NAZARI, Vaheh, ZHENG, Yongping, and SHEA, Tsung Kwan. The application was published April 15, 2026 under IPC classifications A61F 2/54, A61F 2/70, and A61F 2/72, designating 33 European Patent Convention member states.

Sensorized Knee Arthroplasty System with Intraoperative Sensors, DePuy Ireland, EP4554520A2

DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company has received A2 publication (publication without search report) for EP4554520A2 titled 'Sensorized Knee Arthroplasty Utilizing an Intraoperative Sensor System', filed with the European Patent Office on April 15, 2026. The invention covers an intraoperative sensor system for knee replacement procedures, classified under A61F 2/38 (knee prostheses) and A61B 5/103 (measuring for diagnostic purposes). The patent application designates all EPC contracting states including AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, and SM. As an A2 publication, the application is publicly available but the search report has not yet been published.

Stay Denied; Writ Denied in Louisiana Health Service v. Louisiana Dental Association

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit denied both a stay and a supervisory writ application on April 24, 2026 (Docket No. 2026 CW 0563), finding no order or judgment of the district court was properly before it for review. The court explained that upon granting an order of appeal, the trial court's jurisdiction is divested as to matters reviewable under the appeal, and any subsequent order addressing such matters is null. The underlying dispute involves Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana against the Louisiana Dental Association and Wightman Family Dental, L.L.C.