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Bayer defeats Norbrook opposition to animal antiseptic patent
A delegate of IP Australia has tossed opposition by veterinary pharmaceutical company Norbrook Laboratories to a patent by rival animal health specialist Bayer New Zealand for a bovine antiseptic treatment.
Law firm investigates class action against nursing home over COVID-19 outbreak
The company that operates the Newmarch House nursing home in Sydney is facing a possible class action after a coronavirus outbreak at the facility resulted in the deaths of 19 residents.
Janssen to expand patent case against Juno over generic HIV drug
Drug manufacturer Janssen wants to expand its high stakes case against Juno Pharmaceuticals over its HIV drug Prezista, alleging Juno's plans to launch a generic version of the drug threaten another one of its patents.
Sequenom’s ‘incorporeal’ prenatal genetic test unpatentable, Ariosa tells Full Court
Ariosa Diagnostics is fighting to revoke a patent for noninvasive prenatal test owned by Sequenom, arguing it merely describes how to extract "incorporeal" genetic information that is naturally found within the DNA of an unborn foetus.
Janssen files lawsuit to block generic version of HIV drug
Drug maker Janssen has fired off a lawsuit against Juno Pharmaceuticals for allegedly threatening to infringe a patent for its HIV drug Prezista with a generic version of the drug, one year after fending off generic competition from a different drug maker.
Witness in ex-Quintis director’s trial must give evidence in person, judge says
In a defeat to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, a judge has found a key witness in the trial against former Quintis director Frank Wilson must give evidence in person, delaying the hearing indefinitely until coronavirus-related travel restrictions are lifted.
Respiri settles lawsuit over ex-CEO’s termination
Medical technology company Respiri has settled a lawsuit brought by its former CEO alleging he was terminated for seeking to expand into the Indian market against the wishes of the ASX-listed company's board.
Ozcare worker says mandatory flu vaccines discriminate against her
An employee from not-for-profit aged care health provider Ozcare who claims the company discriminated against her through its mandatory flu vaccine policies has had her case thrown out of the Fair Work Commission.
Bayer’s parasite treatment patent bites the dust after challenge by Abbey
Animal health company Abbey Laboratories has successfully challenged an application by rival Bayer Australia for a patent covering a treatment for biting lice.
Judge slams ‘deficient’ explanation behind $2.9M penalty in ACCC, HealthEngine case
A penalty hearing in the ACCC's case against health booking company HealthEngine over misleading online reviews has been adjourned after a judge criticised the parties' joint submissions as "deficient" for failing to explain how a proposed $2.9 million penalty had been arrived at.