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Members of the scientific community have blasted Stanford University and US biotechnology company Auxogyn for their involvement in patenting a test designed to increase the success of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). 29 May 2013
Biotechnology
The inventor of the world’s first flat-panel liquid crystal display, Martin Schadt, was among a number of winners at the European Patent Office European Inventor Award 2013. 29 May 2013
Asia
The World Health Organization has warned that “no IP will stand in the way of public health actions” amid the spreading of a deadly global virus. 28 May 2013
Americas
Actavis announced on May 20 it will acquire specialty pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott plc in a deal worth an estimated $5 billion. 22 May 2013
Americas
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a patent infringement case between medical device manufacturers Medtronic and Boston Scientific. 21 May 2013
Biotechnology
At the Ideas Matter roundtable last week LSIPR spoke to Maaike van Velzen, general manager of Philips Group Innovation’s IP and Standards division, about the importance of using IP to promote the company’s vision. 20 May 2013
Americas
San Diego-Shanghai biotechnology startup RuiYi Inc has entered into an exclusive license and collaborative development agreement with Shanghai-based Genor BioPharma to develop the RYI-008 molecule in China. 20 May 2013
Biotechnology
On May 14, healthcare experts met in London to share and discuss developments in cancer detection, prevention, treatment and maintenance, and how IP protection and management are vital in attracting investment. 20 May 2013
Americas
Strong IP knowledge is one of four key factors to succeeding in the burgeoning US biosimilars market, according to an industry report. 15 May 2013
Americas
The US Supreme Court has decided unanimously in favour of agricultural company Monsanto in its patent battle against Indiana farmer Vernon Bowman. 14 May 2013