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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Life Sciences Snapshot – Q4 2024 – A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends

Since the previous quarter’s Life Sciences Snapshot, robust dealmaking activity in Q3 has launched YTD life sciences VC deal activity to near parity with 2023 figures, firmly positioning 2024 as the year to break the two-year...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Accelerated Approval Guidance Underscores Need for Accountability

On December 5, 2024, just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or the “Agency”) released a draft guidance titled “Expedited Program for Serious Conditions: Accelerated Approval of Drugs and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Key Takeaways | State of the Market – Still Looking for an Exit

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During this session, the panelists discussed notable developments within the life sciences industry with a specific focus on the GLP-1 drug market and its opportunities for improvement in patient satisfaction and dosage. They...more

Goodwin

Life Sciences M&A Trends for 2023 and 2024 (Through End of Q3) in Greater China

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Goodwin is presenting a two-part publication series covering life sciences trends involving license deals, M&A, and financing for Greater China’s life sciences sector. ...more

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Accord Biopharma Announces FDA Approval of IMULDOSA (ustekinumab-srlf)

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​​​​​​​On October 14, 2024, Accord BioPharma, Inc. announced that the FDA has approved IMULDOSA (ustekinumab-srlf), a biosimilar to Johnson & Johnson’s STELARA (ustekinumab), indicated for the treatment of chronic...more

Goodwin

GlaxoSmithKline and Northwestern Sue Moderna for Patent Infringement in Trio of Lawsuits

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Last week, GlaxoSmithKline and Northwestern University filed separate lawsuits against Moderna, accusing its mRNA-based vaccines of patent infringement....more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FDA Issues Multiple Guidances Supporting Clinical Trial Innovation

In September 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued three guidance documents to support different clinical trial approaches, including trials that implement decentralized elements, trials that allow...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Recap of the FDA and CTTI Public Workshop on AI in Drug Development

On August 6, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) partnered with the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI) to hold a joint, public workshop titled, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drug & Biological Product...more

Maynard Nexsen

Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 204: Accelerating Life Sciences Startups with James...

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This week, hosts Matthew and Heather welcome back James Chappell, President and CEO of SCbio, to discuss the organization’s new program, SCbioDrive, an accelerator program for emerging life sciences companies. The group...more

Kilpatrick

7 Key Takeaways - The Federal Circuit's New § 112 Attack on Biotechnology: Diagnosis and Prescription

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Kilpatrick attorneys Yifan Mao and Stuart Pollack recently attended the 20th annual KTIPS (Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar) to discuss the “The Federal Circuit’s New § 112 Attack on Biotechnology: Diagnosis...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

[Event] Biotech Summit 2024 - October 9th - 10th, Boston, MA

Wilson Sonsini’s inaugural Biotech Summit will address topics of critical importance to Biotech and Biopharmaceutical companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering strategies, current and future AI...more

Napoli Shkolnik

The Risks of Unregulated Regenerative Medicine

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A recent New York Times article reported that dozens of spine surgery patients at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center were treated with a product that was not approved for use in such procedures. Burst...more

Alston & Bird

Feds Continue to Reform Approach to Regulation of Biotech Products

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Our Food & Beverage and FDA teams explore a plan from a trio of federal agencies that seeks to implement regulatory reform and update the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology....more

Polsinelli

Federal Circuit Clarifies Rules for Skinny Labeling for Generics and Biosimilar Companies

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Last week, the Federal Circuit decided Amarin Pharma, Inc. v. Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., 23-1169 (Fed. Cir. June 25, 2024), a case that spotlighted the issues of skinny labeling and induced infringement for generic...more

Hogan Lovells

Top legal issues to think about in China-related licensing transactions

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This article provides a general overview of certain Chinese legal considerations for licensing and collaboration deals in the life sciences industry. In particular, this article focuses on two types of transactions...more

Knobbe Martens

Boston Scientific Agrees to Acquire Silk Road Medical in $1.16B Deal

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Press releases report that Boston Scientific (BSX) has entered an agreement to acquire medical device developer Silk Road Medical in a deal totaling $1.16 billion. Silk Road Medical has reportedly developed devices and...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The Life Sciences Report – June 2024

This latest edition features articles on biotech client Siolta Therapeutics, the use of safety and efficacy findings to extend drug exclusivity periods, life sciences venture financings for clients in 2023, and updated USPTO...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The EU AI Act: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences and Digital Health Companies

This update is part of our EU AI Act Essentials Series. The European AI Act is a landmark piece of legislation that establishes the first major comprehensive framework for regulating the use of artificial intelligence,...more

Goodwin

Amgen and Sandoz Settle Denosumab BPCIA Litigation

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As we previously reported, in May 2023, Amgen filed a BPCIA complaint in the District of New Jersey alleging infringement based on Sandoz’s denosumab biosimilars of Amgen’s PROLIA and XGEVA (“the Sandoz Denosumab...more

Mintz

Doing Life Sciences Deals in 2024

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Nearly one hundred life sciences professionals convened at Mintz’s Boston office last week for an event we hosted in partnership with the LES (Licensing Executives Society). I moderated a panel, “Structuring Your Life...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Healthcare and Life Sciences Trends and Developments Across MENA

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The healthcare and life sciences ecosystem is witnessing significant growth in the Middle East as the GCC continues to seek economic diversification. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are...more

Maynard Nexsen

Episode 185: America’s Bioeconomy with Sarah Glaven, White House Research Biologist

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Recorded at SCbio’s 2024 annual conference, hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Sarah Glaven, a research biologist and the Assistant Director of Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing for The White House Office of Science and...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Conference in Europe - May 29th - 30th, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hosted by C5 Group, the 17th Annual Forum on Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation in Europe returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will provide up-to-the-minute information and strategic insights on...more

Maynard Nexsen

Episode 183: Site Development for Life Sciences Companies with Adam Bruns of Site Selection Magazine

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Recorded at the 2024 SCbio annual conference, hosts Heather and Lauren welcome Adam Bruns, the Editor-in-Chief of Site Selection Magazine, which covers corporate real estate and economic development. Join us as we discuss...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The BIOSECURE Act: Proposed New Legislation Could Affect U.S. Companies’ Plans to Contract With Chinese Biotechnology Companies

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The U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are both considering legislation that could have a serious impact on the ability of U.S. biotechnology, drug, and medical device companies to do business with...more

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