Trillium Therapeutics is a clinical stage immune-oncology company that focuses on cancer treatments, and in particular, treatments that inhibit CD47. Trillium is among a group of drug candidates exploring CD47 targeting agents that are attracting investment from Big Pharma. Pfizer recently announced a $25M investment in Trillium. In conjunction with developing its own two CD47-inhibitor candidates, Trillium is also building out its patent portfolio. On February 2, 2021, two additional U.S. patents issued to Trillium, including U.S. Patent Nos. 10,906,954 and 10,907,209. Will Trillium’s patents offer protection against brand competitors or eventual biosimilars?
Read MoreWe previously blogged about ViiV Healthcare’s ($GSK) patent lawsuit against Gilead ($GILD) when the case commenced in February 2018. In the case, ViiV alleges that Gilead’s Biktarvy® infringes ViiV’s ‘385 patent. The case is heading for trial in late 2020. Before that, however, Gilead has moved to dismiss the case outright before trial. Will Gilead succeed? Whether or not Gilead’s motion is granted, the issues outlined below will likely form the crux of the dispositive issues in dispute.
Read MoreIn 2016, MorphoSys ($MOR) sued Janssen ($JNJ) and Genmab for patent infringement. MorphoSys claims that Janssen’s anti-CD38 antibody, Darzalex®, infringes three of its patents. The case is scheduled to go to trial in February 2019. The stakes are big because the patents purport to cover the actual protein used in Darzalex®, which could mean material royalty rates on sales of Janssen’s drug. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each party’s case?
Read MoreOn June 5, 2018, the Federal Circuit will hear oral argument on Kite Pharma’s ($GILD) appeal of its IPR loss related to Sloan-Kettering’s and Juno Therapeutic’s ($CELG) CAR-T patent. What issues will it be important to listen for in the panel’s questions?
Read MoreGilead’s new HIV drug, Biktarvy®, has received FDA approval. Almost immediately, Gilead was hit with a patent-infringement lawsuit by ViiV Healthcare, which is owned by GSK, along with Pfizer and Shionogi. What is Gilead’s exposure?
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