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  Pharmaceutical Technology Europe E-Alert
 
19 March 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
EU patent reform
FDA transparency initiative
Increased patent challenges
AstraZeneca partnership
More...
 
Seeking patent reform in Europe
The European Generic Medicines Association (EGA) is calling for an urgent reform of the European patent system; in particular, the agency stresses that the quality of patent examinations and applications should be improved, and that examination and opposition proceedings should be accelerated. More...
 
FDA transparency initiative moves to phase three
In its final phase of the transparency initiative, the FDA is seeking additional public comments on how it can increase its interactions with regulated industry. More...
 
US branded pharma faces increased patent attacks
A report from Thomson Reuters claims the number of patent challenges in the US almost doubled between 2008 and 2009. More...
 
AstraZeneca partners with Indian generics firm
AstraZeneca has formed a license and supply agreement with Indian drug company and manufacturer Torrent Pharmaceuticals, under which Torrent will supply to AstraZeneca a portfolio of generic medicines for emerging markets. More...
 
Companies join university project to build vaccine facility
Three companies have joined the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s 21st Century Biodefense initiative to establish a flexible vaccine development and production facility. More...
 
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