Pharma news
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has vacated a permanent injunction awarded to Amgen in its dispute with Sanofi and Regeneron. 6 October 2017
Pharma
The chairman of pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca wants a transition period of three years following the UK’s exit from the EU. 5 October 2017
Americas
A US House of Representatives committee has begun a probe into Allergan’s patent deal with a Native American tribe. 4 October 2017
Africa
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has partnered with trade group the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) to boost access to patent information. 3 October 2017
Pharma
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has claimed that relocation to eight unidentified cities would result in “permanent damage to the system”. 29 September 2017
Americas
UK-based Indivior, a company that specialises in addiction treatment drugs, has settled a dispute with generic manufacturer Mylan. 28 September 2017
Pharma
The UK’s House of Commons has launched an investigation into post-Brexit regulatory agreements needed to guarantee the safe and effective supply of medicines and medical devices. 27 September 2017
Africa
Interpol has seized more than $51 million worth of potentially dangerous medicines in its latest operation. 27 September 2017
Americas
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has attempted to dismiss inter partes reviews brought by Mylan. 26 September 2017
Americas
Biopharmaceutical company Gilead has escaped a finding of enhanced damages in its patent dispute with Idenix Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Merck. 25 September 2017