Biotech news
Pharma
The UK Intellectual Property Office has published several proposals, including some addressing barriers to growth for IP-rich companies, in response to received views of IP with regard to the government’s Industrial Strategy. 22 May 2018
Americas
US agriculture company Calyxt has announced it has resolved a licensing dispute over DNA-editing technology with Bayer CropScience. 17 May 2018
Pharma
UK-based law firm DLA Piper has announced that it will open a new office in Dublin, Ireland in light of Brexit. 16 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
Asia
The Indian Patent Office has attempted to bridge the divide between the laws on patents and biological diversity, but instead it created a maze of problems, says Vidisha Garg of Anand and Anand. 15 May 2018
Americas
Eli Lilly has set its sights on Armo BioSciences in a bid to strengthen its immuno-oncology programme. 11 May 2018
Americas
US-based Pacific Biosciences has entered into a five-year settlement agreement with Oxford Nanopore after the companies were locked in a legal battle. 9 May 2018
Pharma
HGF has opened its 16th office—in Westport, Ireland—in an effort to capitalise on investments in the life sciences sector and ensure the firm is well positioned for Brexit. 9 May 2018
Pharma
Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda has agreed to acquire biotech company Shire for $62 billion. 8 May 2018
Asia
India’s Supreme Court has refused to stay an order which held that agricultural company Monsanto’s patent on genetically modified cotton seeds is invalid. 8 May 2018