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Janssen, Alphapharm lay down swords in long-running battle over HIV drug patent
Drug maker Janssen will drop its long-running patent lawsuit against Alphapharm after the generic drug maker agreed to refrain from making products that allegedly infringe Janssen's patents for its HIV drug Prezista.
B. Braun drops appeal after IV catheter patents invalidated
German medical device company B. Braun Melsungen has dropped its appeal of a ruling invalidating three of its intravenous catheter patents and finding rival Becton Dickinson did not infringe the patents.
Generic drug maker Juno can’t withdraw admission ahead of trial over Velcade patent
A judge has refused an application by generic drug maker Juno Pharmacueticals to withdraw an admission in a battle with Millennium Pharmaceuticals over its cheap version of breakthrough cancer drug Velcade, denying Juno a potential defence to allegations of patent infringement.
Xenith takeover battle to heat up after regulator signs off on IPH bid
The battle to acquire IP services company Xenith IP Group is set to intensify after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission blessed a hostile offer by IPH Limited.
ACCC won’t block $285M merger to create IP law giant
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose the merger of two companies that own some of Australia's largest intellectual property boutiques.
B. Braun launches appeal in IV catheter patent case
Medical device maker B. Braun Melsungen is appealing a ruling that invalidated its intravenous catheter patents and dismissed allegations of infringement against rival Becton Dickinson.
Merger to create $285M IP firm poised for Asia push
The companies that own some of Australia's largest intellectual property boutiques have agreed to a merger that will create a 349 employee-strong firm that's a force to be reckoned with in the market for IP services in Asia Pacific.
Nestle unit wins patent for internet-connected coffee machine
A unit of Nestle unit has defeated an opposition to a patent for an internet-connected coffee machine that would allow users to read news and weather while making their morning coffee.
Monster Energy drops challenge to Fernbrew ‘beast’ trade mark
Energy drink giant Monster Energy has dropped its challenge to a ruling allowing alcoholic spirits wholesaler Fernbrew to trade mark the term 'Real Beast' for alcoholic beverages.
Court draws blood in Becton, B. Braun catheter patent case
A court has delivered a loss for Germany-based B. Braun Melsungen, dismissing its allegations that US-based device manufacturer Becton Dickinson infringed three of its intravenous catheter patents and ruling the patents invalid.