Patents

Novartis Plots Plan To Push Through Largest Patent Expiry In Its History

Sales set to rise at low single digits this year but profits will be down slightly as generics take a grip on big earners like Entresto.

‘Junk’ And ‘Bogus’: Novo Hit With US Victoza ‘Pay-For-Delay’ Suit

A US class action suit alleges that a settlement between Teva and Novo Nordisk illegally delayed generic Victoza for 16 months, kept prices high and transferred an estimated $903m in value to Teva.

BMS To Continue Legal Action As Zydus Launches First Cut-Price Nivolumab Biosimilar In India

BMS tells Scrip it will continue to seek legal recourse even as Zydus Lifesciences launches the world’s first cut-price nivolumab biosimilar in India following a Delhi High Court division bench ruling in favor of the Indian company

How Do Aurobindo’s Khandelwal Acquisition, Amicus Settlement, China JV Move Add Up?

What is the strategic intent behind Aurobindo’s moves to settle a Galafold patent dispute with Amicus Therapeutics, acquire the non-oncology business of compatriot Khandelwal Labs and get full control of a Chinese JV with Shandong Luoxin?

CEO On Alteogen’s Extraordinary Journey To Global Commercial-Stage Biotech

Alteogen’s new CEO shares his dynamic five years with the Korean biotech which led to its transformation into a global commercial stage biotech with a potential stable revenue base.

Stada, Dr Reddy’s And Zentiva Sink Cabazitaxel Patent At UPC

Unified Patent Court ruling removes legal overhang on cabazitaxel generics already on the European market.

Sun Pharma Mirrors Dr Reddy’s Outcome In Novo Nordisk Semaglutide Litigation

Decision matches earlier Dr Reddy’s outcome, although no injunctive action involved, allowing exports to non-patent markets ahead of a post-expiry launch.

Teva Caves In Under FTC Pressure And Orders The Removal Of Improper Inhaler Patent Listings

After multiple warning letter campaigns, the US FTC has claimed a win as Teva’s request to remove hundreds of Orange Book patent listings will pave a generic competition path for more than 30 products.

US Government Fights Hikma’s Corner In Skinny Label Vascepa Row

“Section viii cannot function as Congress intended,” if a Federal Circuit ruling stands, the US solicitor general has argued as he urged the Supreme Court to review and reverse the closely-watched Hikma skinny-label Vascepa case.

Hopewell Told Delay Is ‘Of Its Own Making’ As Cladribine Stay-Lifting Bid Fails

Delaware district court refuses to shorten 30-month stay, leaving Hopewell unable to launch its generic Mavenclad product.

Biopharma In 2026: From Darwinian Reset To Disciplined Growth

The biopharmaceutical landscape in 2026 will be shaped by rapid technological progress, shifting geographic leadership, a looming patent cliff and a renewed focus on capital efficiency.

Reddy’s To Keep Producing Semaglutide In India As Novo Denied Interim Relief

A Delhi High Court has declined Novo Nordisk’s bid to halt Reddy’s ongoing production, allowing exports while patent validity proceeds to trial.