Biotech news
Americas
It is challenging but not impossible to protect software innovations in Mexico, according to Alejandro Moreno Hernández of Uhthoff, Gomez Vega & Uhthoff. 20 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
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
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit yesterday, May 8, rejected an appeal from Amgen in patent litigation relating to two Sandoz biosimilars. 9 May 2019
Biotech
Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck will acquire Abide Therapeutics, it has been announced. 8 May 2019
Biotech
A former scientist at Bayer CropScience shared confidential information with his new employer, which was used to develop commercial biopesticide products, according to a claim filed by the agricultural company. 8 May 2019
Asia
The 11th annual ChinaBio Partnering Forum global life science partnering event, which will be held on May 8 and 9 in Shanghai, China, is expected to attract more than 1,400 executives from 500-plus life sciences companies spanning an estimated 25 countries. 7 May 2019
Biotech
A judge has dismissed actor Clint Eastwood’s motion to gain ownership over two diabetes patents currently assigned to Molecular Defenses Corporation. 2 May 2019
Pharma
Amgen and Roche have filed a joint patent infringement claim against Samsung’s biopharmaceutical company Bioepis. 1 May 2019
Pharma
A division of Novartis has entered into an agreement with Taiwan-based EirGenix to market a medicine which treats some cancer tumours. 1 May 2019