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Europe
The Unified Patent Court has clarified its opt-out scheme, making clear that when a European patent has been opted out of the scheme, its associated supplementary protection certificate will follow. 11 March 2014
Americas
Texas-based biopharmaceutical company Caisson Biotech has expanded its partnership with diabetes therapy maker Novo Nordisk by giving Novo exclusive rights to commercialise an insulin treatment that uses Caisson’s drug delivery technology. 11 March 2014
Big Pharma
While the political will exists for the introduction of the Unified Patent Court next year, much more still needs to be done, according to Adam Cooke, a partner in DLA Piper's IP and technology group. 5 March 2014
Big Pharma
A key concern for lawyers and in-house counsels practising in the pharmaceutical industry is the disclosure of clinical data, according to the co-chairs of DLA Piper's Global Life Sciences sector, Bonella Ramsay and John Dougherty. 4 March 2014
Asia
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Teva’s action to stop Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma from marketing a generic version of its blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone (glatiramer acetate). 3 March 2014
Americas
The US Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a lower court decision that GlaxoSmithKline’s patent covering Avodart and Jalyn is valid, rejecting claims put forward by a group of generic drug makers. 28 February 2014
Asia
Bayer has announced that it plans to acquire Dihon Pharmaceutical Group, a Chinese company that makes over-the-counter (OTC) and herbal traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products. 27 February 2014
Americas
The US District Court for the District of Maryland has ruled that Taiwanese company TWi Pharmaceuticals’ generic version of Par Pharmaceuticals’ Megace ES drug does not infringe US patent 7,101,576. 25 February 2014
Americas
Bayer will acquire Norwegian pharmaceutical company Algeta for €2.1 billion ($2.9 million), it announced on Monday. 24 February 2014
Americas
Actavis has announced another expansion with the $25 billion acquisition of US pharmaceutical company Forest Laboratories. 21 February 2014