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Americas
Eli Lilly has revealed plans to acquire Montreal-based AurKa Pharma, in what is the company’s second acquisition in less than one week. 15 May 2018
Asia
The Indian Patent Office has attempted to bridge the divide between the laws on patents and biological diversity, but instead it created a maze of problems, says Vidisha Garg of Anand and Anand. 15 May 2018
Big Pharma
Kirkland & Ellis has hired Nicola Dagg, the former head of Allen & Overy’s global IP practice, as a partner in the firm’s London office. 14 May 2018
Americas
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a clash between a non-profit organisation and Gilead over patents covering HIV drugs. 14 May 2018
Americas
Eli Lilly has set its sights on Armo BioSciences in a bid to strengthen its immuno-oncology programme. 11 May 2018
Asia-Pacific
AstraZeneca has agreed to sell its rights to Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) and Seroquel XR to China-based pharmaceutical company Luye Pharma Group for $538 million. 10 May 2018
Americas
Biopharmaceutical company Celgene has ditched its trademark quarrel with the owners of India-based online pharmacies importing generics into the US. 10 May 2018
Americas
Generic drug manufacturer Lannett has acquired the product portfolio of an Endo International subsidiary. 9 May 2018
Americas
US-based Pacific Biosciences has entered into a five-year settlement agreement with Oxford Nanopore after the companies were locked in a legal battle. 9 May 2018
Big Pharma
HGF has opened its 16th office—in Westport, Ireland—in an effort to capitalise on investments in the life sciences sector and ensure the firm is well positioned for Brexit. 9 May 2018