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Big Pharma
The government in South Africa is considering changing its national policy on IP, a move that could have far reaching effects for its patents system. 26 September 2013
Asia
A Japanese research institution has collaborated with three Indian organisations to launch two new virtual centres for scientists and students. 25 September 2013
Americas
The US District Court for the District of New Jersey has found in favour of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd in its patent infringement case with Mylan over Parkinson’s disease drug Azilect. 25 September 2013
Americas
Drug company Watson Laboratories (Actavis) has notified rival Ranbaxy Laboratories that it has applied to sell a generic version of anti-acne product Absorica in the US. 24 September 2013
Americas
Medical device makers Boston Scientific and OrbusNeich announced on September 17 that they have settled all stent-related patent litigations. 18 September 2013
Americas
Eli Lilly has filed a NOA against the Canadian government, alleging recent decisions that invalidated patents covering its Zyprexa and Strattera drugs were in breach of NAFTA. 17 September 2013
Asia
The Indian government has awarded more than two thirds of its recent pharmaceutical patents to foreign drug makers, according to data released by the Indian Patent Office. 16 September 2013
Asia
The Health Ministry in India has recommended that a compulsory licence is issued for the manufacture of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s anti-cancer drug Sprycel (dasatinib), potentially opening the door to the sale of cheaper imitations. 12 September 2013
Europe
UK biopharmaceuticals company PolyTherics has completed a takeover of Antitope, a provider of antibody engineering and immunogenicity screening services. 12 September 2013
Americas
The annual International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property conference in Helsinki has been assessing the potential problems for pharmaceutical companies trying to brand their medicinal products. 7 September 2013