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Big Pharma
The European Commission has sent statements of objections to Merck and Sigma-Aldrich, stating that it has concerns regarding their merger in 2015. 6 July 2017
Biotechnology
More than 120 tons of counterfeit pesticides have been seized during an operation by Europol. 6 July 2017
Big Pharma
GSK has entered into a strategic drug discovery collaboration with an artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery company, Exscientia. 5 July 2017
Americas
Medical device company OrthoAccel Technologies has filed a complaint against Propel Orthodontics for patent infringement. 5 July 2017
Europe
The English High Court is seeking answers from the CJEU on aspects of the EU’s regulation on supplementary protection certificates, but it’s possible questions will remain following the rulings. Michael Pears and Joel Beevers of Potter Clarkson report. 5 July 2017
Americas
Eye care company Ocusoft has dropped its allegations over false advertising and patent infringement against Walgreens, a US-based pharmacy store chain. 4 July 2017
Americas
Forest Laboratories and Allergan have filed a complaint against generic company Sun Pharma for patent infringement. 4 July 2017
Medtech
Now that Costa Rica has allowed adult stem cells to be used as part of regenerative therapies, the country should be able to attract more investment, say María del Pilar López and Esteban Monge of Zürcher Lawyers. 4 July 2017
Americas
A Houston woman was brought to court on Wednesday, June 28, for smuggling counterfeit drugs into the US. 3 July 2017
Americas
The Supreme Court of Canada has handed down a ruling rejecting the ‘promise doctrine’. 3 July 2017