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Biotechnology
A former scientist at Bayer CropScience shared confidential information with his new employer, which was used to develop commercial biopesticide products, according to a claim filed by the agricultural company. 8 May 2019
Big Pharma
One of Allergan’s patents has been invalidated after it was challenged by UK-based pharmaceutical companies Accord Healthcare and Aspire Pharma. 7 May 2019
Americas
British drugmaker Vectura has succeeded in its patent litigation against fellow UK pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline over a series of drugs delivered through GSK’s ‘Ellipta’ dry powder inhaler. 7 May 2019
Asia
PepsiCo India is withdrawing its lawsuits against nine farmers in the Gujarat region who it accused of growing a protected variety of potato used to make the company’s ‘Lay’s’ brand of crisps. 7 May 2019
Asia
The 11th annual ChinaBio Partnering Forum global life science partnering event, which will be held on May 8 and 9 in Shanghai, China, is expected to attract more than 1,400 executives from 500-plus life sciences companies spanning an estimated 25 countries. 7 May 2019
Big Pharma
The National Health Service, the UK’s government-run health system, has partnered with Gilead Sciences, Merck Sharp and Dohme and AbbVie to help eliminate hepatitis C in England. 3 May 2019
Biotechnology
A judge has dismissed actor Clint Eastwood’s motion to gain ownership over two diabetes patents currently assigned to Molecular Defenses Corporation. 2 May 2019
Big Pharma
AstraZeneca has begun collaborating with UK-headquartered artificial intelligence company BenevolentAI to use AI and machine learning for the discovery and development of new treatments. 2 May 2019
Big Pharma
Amgen and Roche have filed a joint patent infringement claim against Samsung’s biopharmaceutical company Bioepis. 1 May 2019
Big Pharma
A division of Novartis has entered into an agreement with Taiwan-based EirGenix to market a medicine which treats some cancer tumours. 1 May 2019