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Americas
US-based law firm Quarles & Brady has expanded its life sciences team with the addition of a new partner. 18 November 2014
Asia
The heads of the European Patent Office and China’s IP office have pledged to work together to improve innovation and future partnerships. 17 November 2014
Americas
US pharmaceutical company Sucampo Pharmaceuticals has sued India-based Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, asserting patents covering its constipation treatment Amitiza (lubiprostone). 13 November 2014
Big Pharma
The sale of counterfeit drugs is the target of new legislation proposed by the Russian government, according to news agency Tass. 12 November 2014
Americas
Healthcare company PDL BioPharma has announced that it will soon gain royalties from sales of Sanofi’s Cerdelga (eliglustat) drug, used to treat Gaucher disease. 11 November 2014
Asia
The European Patent Office has agreed a new deal with the Intellectual Property Office of India designed to support innovation in both regions. 10 November 2014
Americas
Glenmark Generics has been granted approval to market a generic version of AstraZeneca’s ulcer treatment drug Prilosec (omeprazole delayed release capsules). 7 November 2014
Americas
Healthcare company Theranos has sued medical equipment supplier Becton, Dickinson, seeking a judgment of non-infringement over a disputed trademark. 6 November 2014
Americas
A Canadian children’s hospital has launched a lawsuit focusing on whether genes should be patentable; the first of its kind in the country. 6 November 2014
Biotechnology
Law firm Eversheds has expanded its IP practice in Belgium with the addition of a new life sciences partner. 6 November 2014