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Generics
The European Union has adopted the proposed supplementary protection certificate manufacturing waiver, despite criticism from parts of the pharmaceutical industry. 16 May 2019
Big Pharma
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit delivered a blow to Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday, May 14, by confirming the invalidation of a patent covering blockbuster prostate cancer drug Zytiga. 16 May 2019
Americas
The Federal Circuit has ruled that a Novartis patent is valid despite an error of reasoning from a district court. 15 May 2019
Americas
Boehringer Ingelheim has become the latest biosimilar maker to resolve litigation over AbbVie’s arthritis treatment Humira. 15 May 2019
Americas
Alphabet-owned GV has invested in Verve Therapeutics, a cardiovascular company developing gene editing therapies aiming to permanently reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. 14 May 2019
Big Pharma
44 US states have filed a joint complaint against 20 drug companies, alleging they engaged in illegal conspiracies to “manipulate prices, reduce competition” and restrain trade for more than 100 generic drugs. 13 May 2019
Europe
Elkington + Fife has unveiled Mark Scott as a new partner in the UK firm’s patent practice. 13 May 2019
Americas
The Food and Drug Administration has issued final guidance on the pathway for ‘interchangeable’ biosimilar products, in a bid to promote competition in the biologics market. 13 May 2019
Big Pharma
Novartis is set to acquire assets associated with Xiidra ((lifitegrast ophthalmic solution), a dry eye treatment, from Takeda. 10 May 2019
Americas
ACI’s 17th Global Summit on Life Sciences Patents returns to New York on May 15-17, 2019, to provide practical insights on how to maximise your patent term and develop strategies to enhance protections for your patent portfolio. 9 May 2019