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Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit yesterday affirmed a district court’s findings that Hospira doesn’t infringe two patents owned by biopharma firm The Medicines Company, while remanding an on-sale bar question. 7 February 2018
Asia-Pacific
AstraZeneca has announced partnerships with Chinese companies Alibaba and Tencent, in agreements that will use emerging technologies to improve healthcare in China. 6 February 2018
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has rejected a German dental company’s request to modify protective orders due to an untimely appeal. 6 February 2018
Americas
Yesterday, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit backed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a declaratory judgment lawsuit filed by AbbVie over its drug Humira. 6 February 2018
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Agrochemical company BASF has filed a patent infringement claim against pesticide maker Willowood US over a fungicidal chemical. 5 February 2018
Americas
Becerril, Coca & Becerril has appointed Mariana Vargas as an associate at the firm. 5 February 2018
Americas
Seattle Genetics has announced that it will acquire biotech company Cascadian Therapeutics for approximately $614 million. 2 February 2018
Asia
The European General Court dismissed an appeal from Novartis over one of its figurative trademarks yesterday, January 31. 1 February 2018
Americas
When it comes to patenting antibodies, “written description seems to be the big issue these days”, according to Gerald Murphy, IP partner at law firm Birch Stewart Kolasch Birch. 1 February 2018
Americas
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin has promoted Jing Xia as a partner in its IP group. 1 February 2018