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Americas
The US International Trade Commission is investigating ‘grey market’ in vitro fertilisation products intended for the Turkish market, following a trademark complaint from German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA. 14 April 2020
Americas
A California federal judge has issued a final award of $1.2 billion in damages to Bristol-Myers Squibb subsidiary Juno Therapeutics in its patent infringement dispute with Gilead’s Kite Pharma. 9 April 2020
Africa
The International Community of Breeders of Asexually Reproduced Ornamental and Fruit Varieties has implored countries to implement support measures for breeders amid the pandemic. 9 April 2020
Americas
Millipore Sigma, the US life sciences business of Merck KGaA, has secured a patent for its CRISPR-chrom technology, bringing its total number of CRISPR-related patents to 23. 9 April 2020
Big Pharma
The EU’s drugs regulator has set up a fast-track system to monitor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 April 2020
Big Pharma
Greece has reportedly suggested that EU member states should jointly buy patent rights for COVID-19 tests and vaccines to ensure rapid distribution across the EU. 7 April 2020
Americas
Notorious ‘pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli and his former drug company Retrophin want antitrust claims filed against them in federal court dismissed. 6 April 2020
Europe
Mewburn Ellis has appointed a new life sciences-focused partner as part of a number of promotions in its IP team. 6 April 2020
Americas
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization has converted its 2020 international convention into an entirely online experience, BIO Digital. 6 April 2020
Americas
A British man has been charged with smuggling mislabelled drugs, purporting to be a treatment for those suffering from COVID-19, into the US. 3 April 2020