Biogen triumphs in latest Tecfidera patent dispute Biogen has prevailed in a patent squabble with Denmark’s Forward Pharma over multiple sclerosis med Tecfidera—but the decision may not actually help the Big Biotech steer clear of generic rivals. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruled Friday that Forward cou...
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Find MorePartnership between Bristol Meyers Squibb and AbbVie aims to evaluate the Combination of Rova-T plus Opdivo and Opdivo plus Yervoy Regimen Bristol Meyers Squibb and AbbVie have undergone an oncology clinical collaboration to develop a treatment option for patients with relapsed extensive-stage small cell lung cancer...
Find MoreThe industry's 10 biggest-selling cancer drugs generated combined sales of $37.4billion in 2013, with Roche's Rituxan, Avastin and Herceptin franchises extending their lead at the top of this league table. With combined sales of around $21 billion, these three drugs alone accounted for approximately 56 percent of t...
Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.