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Big Pharma
The EU General Court dismissed Canada-based Endoceutics’ trademark appeal in a win for medical technology company Merck KGaA on Thursday, November 22. 26 November 2018
Asia-Pacific
Scientists have urged policymakers to implement a regulatory framework governing the use of CRISPR technology in humans, following reports that a Chinese scientist has successfully created ‘edited’ twins. 26 November 2018
Biotechnology
The global CRISPR technology market is expected to reach $1.72 million in value by 2023, up from 2018’s predicted figure of $562 million, according to a report released this month. 23 November 2018
Americas
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr has strengthened its Boston office with the addition of two life sciences partners from Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds. 23 November 2018
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction against India-based Dr Reddy’s earlier this week, in a blow for addiction treatment drug producer Indivior. 22 November 2018
Americas
Denmark-based Leo Pharma and Californian rare disease company PellePharm have partnered to develop and commercialise therapies for rare forms of skin cancer. 22 November 2018
Europe
The EU General Court has upheld a decision to deny Japanese medical device producer Asahi Intecc a trademark for a line of catheters it produces. 21 November 2018
Asia-Pacific
The Delhi High Court has ruled against a company for its ‘near identical’ imitation of pharmaceutical company Sanofi’s name and trademarks. 21 November 2018
Americas
Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific today announced that it will acquire UK-based healthcare company BTG for $4.2 billion. 20 November 2018
Americas
The strategies of generic makers in Russia have changed dramatically over the past few years, according to Natalia Gulyaeva, partner at Hogan Lovells. 20 November 2018