Biotech news
Africa
There may be a path through the CRISPR patent jungle, but there are many obstacles still in the way, say European academics Timo Minssen, Esther van Zimmeren and Jakob Wested. 8 May 2018
Americas
Barnes & Thornburg has welcomed David Kelly as a partner to its IP department. 27 April 2018
Asia-Pacific
China’s State Intellectual Property Office has granted Merck KGaA a patent covering its CRISPR technology used in a genomic-integration method for eukaryotic cells. 26 April 2018
Americas
US-based law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione has expanded its biopharma practice group in Salt Lake City, Utah, by adding Kenton Walker to the team. 19 April 2018
Biotech
Biotech company Shire has revealed plans to sell its oncology business for $2.4 billion to France-based Servier. 17 April 2018
Asia
The ChinaBio Partnering Forum, which will be held in Suzhou from April 25 to 26, is celebrating its tenth anniversary and is expected to attract pharma and biotech companies from around the world. 12 April 2018
Asia
Agriculture company Monsanto suffered a loss in India yesterday when the High Court of Delhi concluded that the company’s patent on genetically modified cotton seeds is not valid. 12 April 2018
Americas
Swiss drug maker Novartis is set to strengthen its gene therapy expertise with the $8.7 billion addition of Nasdaq-listed AveXis to its portfolio. 10 April 2018
Americas
AbbVie has secured another settlement relating to litigation over Humira, a drug used to treat multiple types of arthritis as well as psoriasis. 9 April 2018