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Viking alleges Chinese competitor stole information relating to metabolic disorders drug. 7 February 2023
Big Pharma
French pharma firm urges US court not to allow ‘monopoly’ over market | Enablement issue at centre of antibody patent case could have wide implications for pharma and life sciences industries. 7 February 2023
Big Pharma
Draft WHO agreement aims at more robust and fairer response to future pandemics | 20% of tests and drugs would go to the organisation, including 10% donated. 2 February 2023
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Delaware jury finds that the infringement was intentional | Verdict comes in a long-running dispute that touched upon state sovereignty. 2 February 2023
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Tech giant faces second setback in a month in dispute with Masimo | Patent Trial and Appeals Board denies its request for IPR. 31 January 2023
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Move comes as Federal Trade Commission proposes controversial ban on non-compete clauses | Former executive requested list of “top clients” on day of resignation. 31 January 2023
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Blank Rome has brought in patent agent Joseph Jackson to the firm’s IP and Technology practice group in Houston. 26 January 2023
Big Pharma
US pharma giant says competitor’s drug Imjudo violates two patents | BMS’ blockbuster was first to use checkpoint inhibitors, says complaint. 26 January 2023
Generics
Commission holds that the convicted former pharma head may have violated his life-long ban from working in the life sciences industry | Shkreli is already convicted of conspiring to illegally increase the price of a life-saving drug. 24 January 2023
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New study examines industry by product, application and region | China, Germany and India predicted to see the largest growth. 24 January 2023