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Biotechnology
Sanofi will be responsible for global commercialisation of the medicine, used to treat neuroendocrine tumours | Pharma giant will pay up to $320m plus royalties to two biotech companies. 13 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
Data visualisations based on the court’s activity from June to August reveal that the use of English is growing, German divisions are dominating, and appeals are creeping up, writes Marisa Woutersen. 12 September 2024
Careers
Deal marks the third major M&A to be announced so far this month | Combined firms have a total gross revenue of more than $742 million | Business marriage seen as “natural fit and clear win-win”. 12 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
A vocal advocate of greater UPC transparency, Freshfields’ Christopher Stothers shares his views on the court’s journey so far, and why it is still so exciting. 12 September 2024
Americas
Danish multinational asks Delaware court to block semaglutide generics from Sun Pharma and Mylan | ANDAs infringe two claims of patent granted in July, Novo claims. 11 September 2024
Careers
CRISPR expert with two decades of experience in biotechnology and life sciences, joins HLK as a partner | Latest addition previously held leadership roles at Murgitroyd and HGF | Partner will be attending LSPN North America Fall 2024 in San Francisco. 10 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
UPC clarifies that evidence must show that pre-launch preparations are complete for threat of imminent infringement to occur | Question remains over how the UPC will deal with the cumulative activities of several companies in a group | Court also broaches key cross-border question. 9 September 2024
Americas
AstraZeneca unit and Samsung Bioepis resolve their patent dispute over a biosimilar | Settlement follows FDA approval for the generic drug in July 2024 | Agreement dismisses ongoing litigation and appeals, including a federal lawsuit and related patent reviews. 5 September 2024
Careers
Firm adds pair to its Washington DC office | Both bring experience in patent counselling and IP transactions | Expertise in biotech, life sciences, pharmaceutical sectors, consumer products, biomedical, chemical, food science, agriculture, and medical devices. 5 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
A distinctive UPC approach to patent validity and revocations is emerging as the court shows its willingness to break new ground, say Emily Bottle and Sebastian Moore of HSF. 5 September 2024