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Big Pharma
The EU’s drugs regulator has set up a fast-track system to monitor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 April 2020
Big Pharma
Greece has reportedly suggested that EU member states should jointly buy patent rights for COVID-19 tests and vaccines to ensure rapid distribution across the EU. 7 April 2020
Americas
Notorious ‘pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli and his former drug company Retrophin want antitrust claims filed against them in federal court dismissed. 6 April 2020
Europe
Mewburn Ellis has appointed a new life sciences-focused partner as part of a number of promotions in its IP team. 6 April 2020
Americas
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization has converted its 2020 international convention into an entirely online experience, BIO Digital. 6 April 2020
Americas
A British man has been charged with smuggling mislabelled drugs, purporting to be a treatment for those suffering from COVID-19, into the US. 3 April 2020
Big Pharma
France’s Sanofi Pasteur and US biotechnology company Translate Bio have joined the race to develop a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus behind COVID-19. 2 April 2020
Biotechnology
A court has rejected Gilead’s attempt to overturn a $752 million verdict in a patent dispute with BMS’ Juno Therapeutics over CAR-T therapies. 2 April 2020
Biotechnology
IP law firm EIP has enhanced its life science capabilities with the addition of Monika Rai as a partner. 2 April 2020
Big Pharma
Almost 150 health and poverty activist campaigns, including Médecins Sans Frontières, have urged Gilead Sciences to waive patent and exclusivity rights for potential COVID-19 treatment remdesivir. 2 April 2020