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Pearce IP BioBlast® for the week ending 18 October 2024

by , , | Oct 21, 2024

Aflibercept

18 October 2024 | Regeneron Announces 3-Year Results for High Dose Eylea® (Aflibercept)

On 18 October 2024, Regeneron announced positive three year results for Eylea HD® (aflibercept, 8 mg injection) from an extension study of the Phase 3 PHOTON trial in patients… Read more here.


Bimekizumab

14 October 2024 | US | FDA Approves UCB’s 320mg Single-Injection Device Presentations of Bimzelx® (Bimekizumab)

On 14 October 2024, UCB announced that the US FDA has approved a 2 mL pre-filled syringe and pre-filled autoinjector, each containing 320 mg of Bimzelx® (bimekizumab-bkzx)… Read more here.


Catumaxomab, Concizumab

17 October 2024 | EU | CHMP Delivers Good News for Novo Nordisk, Lindis, Sanofi and BeiGene

At its October 2024 meeting, the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended granting marketing authorisation for… Read more here.


Daratumumab

15 October 2024 | J&J Reports Q3 2024 Results as Sales of Darzalex® Reach USD $3B

On 15 August 2024, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) reported its results for Q3 2024, which saw sales growth of 5.2% to $22.5B.  J&J’s significant regulatory announcements this… Read more here.


Lecanemab

16 October 2024 | AU | ‘Blow’ to Australia’s Alzheimer’s Patients – TGA Rejects Eisai’s Leqembi® (Lecanemab) Due To Safety & Efficacy Concerns

On 16 October 2024, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) reported its decision not to register Leqembi® (lecanemab) for the treatment of patients with… Read more here.


Marstacimab

11 October 2024 | US | Approval Alert: US Approval of Pfizer’s Hympavzi™ (Marstacimab) for Haemophilia

On 11 October 2024, Pfizer announced that the US FDA has approved its Hympavzi™ (marstacimab-hncq) for the treatment of adults and adolescents with haemophilia A or B… Read more here.


Nivolumab

9 October 2024 | TW | Ono’s Opdivo® Combination Therapy Approved in Taiwan for Urothelial Carcinoma
On 9 October 2024, Ono Pharma Taiwan received additional approval of Opdivo® (nivolumab) intravenous infusion in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine, from the… Read more here.


Nivolumab, Pembrolizumab

18 October 2024 | AU | PBAC Guidance Means Broad, Multi-Cancer Funding Agreements for PD-(L)1 Inhibitors Unlikely in AU

On 18 October 2024, Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC), published the outcomes of its September 2024 intracycle meeting.  This included… Read more here.


Pembrolizumab

16 October 2024 | Formycon’s Pembrolizumab Biosimilar Demonstrates Keytruda® Similarity

On 16 October 2024, Formycon announced that results of a comparative analytical evaluation of its FYB206, published in Drugs in R&D, showed FYB206 to be structurally… Read more here.

8 October 2024 | UK | Keytruda®/Padcev® Combination Therapy for Bladder Cancer Approved in UK

On 8 October 2024,  MSD’s Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) and Astellas/Pfizer’s Padcev® (enfortumab vedotin) were approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory… Read more here.


Pertuzumab

16 October 2024 | IN | Delhi High Court Reinstates Injunction Against Zydus’ Pertuzumab Biosimilar

On 16 October 2024, the Economic Times reported that the Delhi High Court has reinstated an injunction preventing Zydus from manufacturing, selling or marketing… Read more here.


Semaglutide, Insulin degludec, Insulin aspart

16 October 2024 | Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Enters the GLP-1 Agonist Weight Loss Market with Ozempic® Competitor GZR18

On 16 October 2024, Chinese insulin maker Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals reported its development of an injectable GLP-1 agonist, GZR18, which it claims has outperformed… Read more here.


Tocilizumab

17 October 2024 | CA | Fresenius Kabi Launches First Tocilizumab Biosimilar in Canada

On 17 October 2024, Fresenius Kabi announced its Canadian launch of Tyenne®, biosimilar to Roche’s Actemra® (tocilizumab), in both IV and subcutaneous formulations… Read more here.


Trastuzumab deruxtecan

14 October 2024 | CN | AstraZeneca/Daiichi’s Enhertu® Receives Conditional Approval in China

On 14 October 2024, AstraZeneca, in partnership with Daiichi Sankyo, announced that Enhertu® (trastuzumab deruxtecan) has received conditional approval in China… Read more here.


Ustekinumab

17 October 2024 | EU | CHMP Adopts Positive Opinions for Accord Ustekinumab Biosimilars

At its October meeting, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted positive opinions for Accord… Read more here.


Zolbetuximab

18 October 2024 | US | Approval Alert: FDA Approves Astellas Pharma’s Zolbetuximab

On 18 October 2024, Astellas Pharma announced that the FDA has approved VyloyTM (zolbetuximab-clzb) in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing… Read more here.

 

 

About Pearce IP

Pearce IP is a boutique firm offering intellectual property specialist lawyers, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys to the life sciences industries (in particular, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotech, ag-tech and food tech).  Pearce IP is the 2021 ‘Intellectual Property Team of the Year’ (Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards) and was shortlisted for the same award in 2022.  Pearce IP is ranked in IAM Patent 1000 and Managing IP (MIP) IP Stars, in Australasian Lawyer 5 Star Awards as a ‘5 Star’ firm, and the Legal 500 APAC Guide for Intellectual Property.

Our leaders have been recognised in virtually every notable IP listing for their legal, patent and trade mark excellence including: IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WIPR Leaders, 5 Star IP Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Australasian Lawyer 5 Star Awards, and have been honoured with many awards including Australian Law Awards – IP Partner of the Year, Women in Law Awards – Partner of the Year, Women in Business Law Awards - Patent Lawyer of the Year (Asia Pacific), Most Influential Lawyers (Changemaker), among other awards.

 

Naomi Pearce

Naomi Pearce

CEO, Executive Lawyer (AU, NZ), Patent & Trade Mark Attorney (AU, NZ)

Naomi is the founder of Pearce IP, and is one of Australia’s leading IP practitioners.   Naomi is a market leading, strategic, commercially astute, patent lawyer, patent attorney and trade mark attorney, with over 25 years’ experience, and a background in molecular biology/biochemistry.  Ranked in virtually every notable legal directory, highly regarded by peers and clients, with a background in molecular biology, Naomi is renown for her successful and elegant IP/legal strategies.

Among other awards, Naomi is ranked in Chambers, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, is a MIP “Patent Star”, and is recognised as a WIPR Leader for patents and trade marks. Naomi is the 2023 Lawyers Weekly “IP Partner of the Year”, the 2022 Lexology client choice award recipient for Life Sciences, the 2022 Asia Pacific Women in Business Law “Patent Lawyer of the Year” and the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law SME “Partner of the Year”.  Naomi is the founder of Pearce IP, which commenced in 2017 and won 2021 “IP Team of the Year” at the Australian Law Awards.

Chantal Savage

Chantal Savage

Special Counsel, Lawyer

Chantal is an intellectual property disputes lawyer with experience advising across the spectrum of IP rights, including patents, trade marks, copyright, plant breeder’s rights and trade secrets/confidential information. Recognised as a Rising Star in IP by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2021-2024), Chantal has previously worked for international and top tier law firms in Australia and the United Kingdom and now at Pearce IP.

With a science degree specialising in molecular biology and biochemistry, Chantal’s practice focuses particularly on complex, high-value, multi-jurisdictional patent infringement and revocation proceedings for clients in the life sciences sectors.

Imogen Bain

Imogen Bain

Paralegal

Imogen is a paralegal supporting Pearce IP’s legal and trade mark teams. Imogen prepares patent litigation updates, conducts legal research, and provides paralegal and administrative assistance.

Imogen comes from a background working in hospitality, where she has learnt how to be an effective communicator and work efficiently. Imogen has an interest in the design space, having completed her Certificate III in Design Fundamentals. Her knowledge of the design industry has improved her understanding of the IP realm and has strengthened her passion for IP law. Imogen is a highly disciplined and organised individual who works to assist her colleagues with dedication and optimism.

 

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