Merck, Keytruda and Patent war

New Version of Merck’s Blockbuster Cancer Drug Threatened by Patent Battle
The company has asked the U.S. patent office to reconsider patents that could prevent it from selling an update to Keytruda.
New version of Merck's Keytruda faces possible patent battle, WSJ reports
Merck's injected version of its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda could face a potential patent challenge from biotech Halozyme Therapeutics, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Merck injected version of Keytruda faces possible patent challenge: Report
Merck's newly developed injected version of its blockbuster cancer drug, Keytruda, may be at the center of a potential patent dispute, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal
Merck (MRK) Battling to Protect Key Cancer Drug as Patent Row Heats Up
Shares in pharmaceuticals giant Merck (MRK) weakened today on fears that a patent battle could jeopardize its plans to sell a new version of
New version of Merck's cancer drug faces possible patent battle: reports
Halozyme Therapeutics claims Merck's new Keytruda version infringes on patents, requiring a licensing agreement, reports WSJ.
Merck set for patent battle with Halozyme over injectable Keytruda: WSJ
A new patent dispute is brewing between Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ:HALO), a biotech focused on drug delivery technology, and Merck (NYSE:MRK) over an injectable version of the New Jersey-based pharma giant’s cancer blockbuster,
Merck’s Keytruda subject of brewing patent dispute with Halozyme, WSJ says
Merck (MRK) has been adjusting Keytruda to make it easier to use and to protect the company for after the U.S. patent protection runs out in
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Merck’s Injectable Keytruda Plans Create Legal Dispute With Halozyme: WSJ
The new formulation of Keytruda, currently under FDA review, is sparking conflict with Halozyme, which makes enzymes that ...
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Blocking PD-1 and VEGF: The bispecific cancer drugs that could best Keytruda
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A little-known Chinese company made a drug that beat the world’s biggest-selling medicine
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10 Best-Selling Drugs of 2024 Rake in Billions Amid Exclusivity Threats
Merck’s Keytruda holds on to the top spot while AbbVie’s Humira—once the world’s top-selling drug—continues to cede its ...
Why Varda is developing cancer drugs in space, CEO explains
Varda Space Industries achieved the first successful commercial space reentry in Australia, a milestone for the industry. Varda's co-founder and president, Delian Asparouhov, joins Josh Lipton on ...
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Merck expects oncology king Keytruda to face IRA 'price setting' process starting in 2026
Merck is bracing for the years of sales growth from oncology superstar Keytruda to take a sharp turn in 2028—and for more ...
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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about lower Wegovy prices, a dispute over Merck’s Keytruda, and more
Novo Nordisk plans to offer its Wegovy weight loss drug at a reduced cost of $499 per month for cash-paying customers in the ...