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Generics
Russian drug patent owners are being forced to come up with novel solutions to combat generic manufacturers trying to clear the way for competitor medicines. 21 November 2019
Biotechnology
The team leader behind the world’s first artificial intelligence-generated patent application has said AI inventors will force major changes to the patent system. 21 November 2019
Big Pharma
English law remains fit for purpose in international contracts in spite of Brexit, heard attendees at Life Sciences Patent Network Europe today, November 21. 21 November 2019
Big Pharma
A German individual has lost an appeal before the tribunal of the EU General Court, after his trademark registration was opposed by Merck. 21 November 2019
Generics
US presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker have tabled a bill that would force drug companies to adhere to government-set prices-or risk losing patent exclusivity. 21 November 2019
Big Pharma
The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property has failed to stop an Indian pharmaceutical and medicine wholesaler from registering the trademark ‘Swisslife Forever’ at the UK Intellectual Property Office. 19 November 2019
Generics
The Russian government has endorsed legislation that would allow it to employ compulsory drug licensing in emergencies. 19 November 2019
Americas
Switzerland-based Roche has agreed to acquire Promedior and its portfolio of molecules for serious fibrotic diseases. 19 November 2019
Big Pharma
The Regents of the University of Michigan have sued an optical microscope manufacturer for allegedly infringed one of its patents. 18 November 2019
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The European Patent Office has made strides in streamlining its opposition procedures, new data from Mewburn Ellis has shown. 18 November 2019