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Asia
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Teva’s action to stop Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma from marketing a generic version of its blockbuster multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone (glatiramer acetate). 3 March 2014
Americas
The US Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a lower court decision that GlaxoSmithKline’s patent covering Avodart and Jalyn is valid, rejecting claims put forward by a group of generic drug makers. 28 February 2014
Asia
Bayer has announced that it plans to acquire Dihon Pharmaceutical Group, a Chinese company that makes over-the-counter (OTC) and herbal traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products. 27 February 2014
Americas
The US District Court for the District of Maryland has ruled that Taiwanese company TWi Pharmaceuticals’ generic version of Par Pharmaceuticals’ Megace ES drug does not infringe US patent 7,101,576. 25 February 2014
Americas
Bayer will acquire Norwegian pharmaceutical company Algeta for €2.1 billion ($2.9 million), it announced on Monday. 24 February 2014
Americas
Actavis has announced another expansion with the $25 billion acquisition of US pharmaceutical company Forest Laboratories. 21 February 2014
Americas
Novartis has announced it will acquire biotechnology company CoStim for an undisclosed sum. 18 February 2014
Asia-Pacific
Australia’s antitrust regulator has launched proceedings against Pfizer’s Australian arm, accusing it of abusing its power when supplying cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin to pharmacies. 18 February 2014
Biotechnology
Baker & McKenzie LLP has added to its IP team with the appointment of Hiroshi Sheraton as partner in its London office. 17 February 2014
Americas
Humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières has criticised the US for pressuring the Indian government to review its patent policies. 17 February 2014