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Americas
Dechert has added two new partners to its IP practice in the US. 15 May 2018
Asia-Pacific
Canadian generics maker Apotex and India-based Strides Shasun will merge their Australian operations in a bid to create the leading player in the Australian generics pharmaceutical market. 15 May 2018
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision to invalidate a patent after a coalition formed by Kyle Bass requested a review. 15 May 2018
Americas
Eli Lilly has revealed plans to acquire Montreal-based AurKa Pharma, in what is the company’s second acquisition in less than one week. 15 May 2018
Big Pharma
Kirkland & Ellis has hired Nicola Dagg, the former head of Allen & Overy’s global IP practice, as a partner in the firm’s London office. 14 May 2018
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a clash between a non-profit organisation and Gilead over patents covering HIV drugs. 14 May 2018
Americas
Eli Lilly has set its sights on Armo BioSciences in a bid to strengthen its immuno-oncology programme. 11 May 2018
Asia-Pacific
AstraZeneca has agreed to sell its rights to Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) and Seroquel XR to China-based pharmaceutical company Luye Pharma Group for $538 million. 10 May 2018
Americas
Biopharmaceutical company Celgene has ditched its trademark quarrel with the owners of India-based online pharmacies importing generics into the US. 10 May 2018
Americas
Generic drug manufacturer Lannett has acquired the product portfolio of an Endo International subsidiary. 9 May 2018