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Americas
US-based Amarin Pharma has filed a complaint against Dr Reddy’s Laboratories for allegedly infringing 14 patents covering Vascepa. 7 November 2016
Big Pharma
The IP Life Sciences Exchange, an event for senior IP decision-makers from the life sciences sector, will take place on November 15 and 16 in Munich, Germany. LSIPR previews some of the most interesting sessions. 7 November 2016
Americas
GE Healthcare Life Sciences has revealed a $7 million expansion project at its technology manufacturing facility in Westborough, Massachusetts. 4 November 2016
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed a ruling of a district court in a trademark infringement dispute between Abbott Laboratories and pharmacies, distributors and individuals. 4 November 2016
Americas
A dietary supplement, MigreLief, is at the centre of a patent dispute between Akeso Health Sciences and Family Tree Remedies. 3 November 2016
Asia
India-based pharmaceutical company Sun Pharma has agreed to acquire Ocular Technologies for $40 million. 3 November 2016
Americas
US-based Onyx Therapeutics has filed a complaint against India company Dr Reddy’s Laboratories for allegedly infringing a patent covering the drug Kyprolis. 3 November 2016
Big Pharma
Stephen Dorrell, the former UK health minister, has warned in a report for Public Policy Projects that a “hard Brexit” deal could affect Britain’s access to new drugs. 3 November 2016
Biotechnology
Law firm Bird & Bird has hired Emmanuelle Porte as partner in its Paris-based corporate and life sciences groups. 2 November 2016
Americas
Eli Lilly has filed a complaint against India-based drug company Cipla for allegedly infringing its patents covering Axiron. 1 November 2016