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IceCure Medical Secures Chinese Patent for Cryogenic System Connector
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Israel-based IceCure Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICCM) announced receiving patent authorization from the China National Intellectual Property Administration for its invention titled “Cryogenic System Connector.” This patent underscores the company’s commitment to advancing its minimally-invasive cryoablation technology. Cryoablation Technology InnovationIceCure’s technology focuses on destroying tumors through freezing, offering a less invasive…
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Boehringer Ingelheim Appeals CNIPA’s Invalidation of Jardiance Patents
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The Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People’s Court of China issued a notice, holding a hearing on the case of administrative dispute over the invalidity of invention patent between the appellant Boehringer Ingelheim and the appellee China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), as well as third parties of first…
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SMPA Suspends Indobufen Procurement After Patent Infringement Verdict
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Shanghai’s Sunshine Medical Procurement All-In-One (SMPA) announced the suspension of procurement for indobufen, manufactured by Hunan Jiudian Pharmaceutical and Zhejiang Tongwu Biomedical, following a patent infringement verdict by the Hangzhou Intellectual Property Office. The decision highlights ongoing disputes over the drug’s patent status in China. BackgroundIndobufen, an isoindolylphenylbutyric acid derivative…
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Chipscreen’s Epidaza Patent Faces Invalidation Request Review
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China-based Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences Co., Ltd (SHA: 688321) has announced that a patent invalidation request filed by compatriot firm Chia Tai Tianqing relating to its Epidaza (chidamide) has been accepted for review by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). This development marks a significant legal milestone in the protection…
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SynCardia’s Next-Generation Artificial Heart Granted Patent in China
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US-based SynCardia Systems, LLC., a global leader in total artificial heart technology, has announced that the China National Intellectual Property Administration has granted a patent for its next-generation total artificial heart, Emperor. This patent covers novel technology designed to eliminate external drive mechanisms by fully integrating the pumping mechanism within…
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Wuhan Union Hospital to Transfer Hereditary Thrombophilia Detection Patent to Kingmed Diagnostics
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Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, also recognized as Wuhan Union Hospital of China, has announced plans to transfer its invention patent, titled “A Primer Probe Combination and Kit for Detecting Common Mutation Sites in Hereditary Thrombophilia Based on ARMS-PCR Method,” to Kingmed Diagnostics (SHA:…
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Roche’s Evrysdi Receives Patent Term Extension in China, Extending Protection to 2035
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The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has granted Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche (SWX: ROG) a Patent Term Extension (PTE) for its drug Evrysdi (risdiplam), under patent NO. ZL201580027306.9. This marks the first case of its kind in China, where the SMN2 splicing modifier will now enjoy patent protection until…
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BeiGene Reaches Patent Settlement with MSN Pharmaceuticals for Brukinsa
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China-based BeiGene Ltd (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235), which is in the process of changing its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd, has announced a patent settlement agreement with MSN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. concerning its oncology drug Brukinsa (zanubrutinib). The agreement stipulates that MSN’s generic version…
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Windtree Therapeutics Secures Hong Kong Patent for Istaroxime Heart Failure Treatment
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US biotechnology company Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINT) has announced the receipt of a patent approval in Hong Kong for its drug istaroxime. The patent, titled “Istaroxime-containing intravenous formulation for the treatment of heart failure (AHF),” covers formulations comprising istaroxime and methods of use, either alone or in combination with…
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Peking Union Medical College Innovates with Angle Positioning Device Patent Sale
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) has announced its intention to transfer the patent for its “Angle Positioning Device in Hip Replacement Surgery” to Chinese medical firm AK Medical for RMB 550,000. This innovative device features components for positioning, forward tilt angle measurement, abduction angle measurement, and adjustment mechanisms, enabling…
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Novartis Intensifies Legal Action Against FDA Over Entresto Generic Approval
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Novartis Inc. (NYSE: NVS) is intensifying its efforts to thwart the entry of generic competitors for its heart failure and hypertension medication, Entresto (valsartan + sacubitril), following the U.S. FDA’s approval of a generic version from India-based MSN Laboratories on July 24. A federal court judge in Delaware recently denied…
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Sirnaomics Ltd Forms JV with Gore Range Capital to Pioneer Medical Aesthetics Innovations
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Sirnaomics Ltd (HKG: 2257), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in RNAi therapeutics, has announced the formation of a joint venture named Sagesse Bio, Inc. with US investment firm Gore Range Capital. This strategic partnership is complemented by a patent transfer and license agreement that will see Sirnaomics transferring specific intellectual property…
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U.S. Senate Passes Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act to Limit Patent Thicketing
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In a significant move to curb drug prices, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 (S-150) last week. This legislation is designed to foster greater competition from generic and biosimilar drugs against their brand-name counterparts. The act’s primary objective is to impose a limit…
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Biocytogen Secures US Patent for RenLite Fully Human Common Light Chain Mouse Platform
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Biocytogen (HKG: 2315), a biopharmaceutical company based in China, has announced that it has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its independently developed RenLite fully human common light chain mouse platform. The RenLite mice, developed utilizing Biocytogen’s proprietary Size-Unlimited and Precise Chromosome…
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China Invalidates Heart Failure Patent for Dapagliflozin, Maintains Protection for Kidney Disease Use
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The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced a pivotal decision concerning the patent status of Dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor co-developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca. The patent (ZL202011290859.2) related to heart failure has been completely invalidated, while the chronic kidney disease patent (ZL202210071080.4) remains intact.…
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BeiGene’s Q1 2024 Revenue Jumps 68% YOY on Strength of Brukinsa and Tislelizumab Sales
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BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235) has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, revealing a total revenue of USD 752 million, marking a 68% year-on-year (YOY) increase. Product revenue specifically soared 82% YOY to USD 747 million. Notably, US sales experienced a significant surge,…
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Kind Pharmaceuticals Resolves Trade Secrets Dispute with Fibrogen Amid HIF-PHI Pipeline Development
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Kind Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Sino-US pharmaceutical company, along with its Chinese affiliate Hangzhou Andao Pharmaceutical Ltd, has announced an amicable resolution to a trade secrets dispute with Fibrogen Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN). The dispute originated from a lawsuit initiated by Fibrogen in November 2022 against Andao, Kind Pharma, and individual defendants…
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China’s CNIPA and USPTO Pledge to Deepen Intellectual Property Cooperation
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Shen Changyu, Director of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), met with Kathi Vidal, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in Beijing this week for high-level discussions. The meeting focused on exchanging updates on intellectual property (IP) protection efforts in both countries and resulted in…
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China’s CNIPA Upholds Patent for Nobel-Winning CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing Technology
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The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has upheld a key patent surrounding the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, rejecting an invalidation challenge. The decision was announced by ERS Genomics Ltd, an Ireland-based company founded by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, the Nobel prize-winning co-inventor of the technology, to manage and license access…
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CDE Streamlines Patent Dispute Resolution for Generic Drug Filings with New Online Submission Process
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The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the efficiency of resolving patent disputes during the review process for generic drug market filings. Patent holders, stakeholders, and generic drug applicants can now directly submit applications for setting a waiting period, as well as acceptance…
