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Pearce IP BioBlast® for the fortnight ending 10 April 2026

Pearce IP provides weekly reports on global biosimilars activities in the Pearce IP BioBlast®. Significant biosimilar activities for the fortnight ending 10 April 2026 are set out below:


Aflibercept

On 2 April 2026, Regeneron announced that the FDA has approved an extended dosing interval for Eylea HD® (aflibercept 8mg, “high dose”) of up to every 20 weeks for patients… Read more here.
On 2 April 2026, The Economic Times reported that Bayer has reduced the upfront cost of Eylea® (aflibercept, 2mg) in India by about 44% to expand the eligible patient pool… Read more here.
Regeneron and Bayer have withdrawn a preliminary injunction (PI) application against Sandoz in Germany in relation to Sandoz’s Afqlir®, biosimilar to Regeneron/Bayer’s Eylea®… Read more here.

Bevacizumab

7 April 2026 | US | Outlook Therapeutics Submits Dispute Resolution Request to FDA For Ophthalmic Bevacizumab Following Regulatory Setbacks
On 7 April 2026, Outlook Therapeutics announced that it has submitted a formal dispute resolution request (FDRR) to the FDA following a Type A meeting in March 2026 in relation to… Read more here.

Denosumab

7 April 2026 | US | Biocon Launches Denosumab Biosimilars in US
On 7 April 2026, Biocon Limited announced that it has launched Bosaya™ and Aukelso™ (denosumab-kyqq), biosimilars to Amgen’s Prolia® and Xgeva®, respectively, in the US… Read more here.

7 April 2026 | CA | Apotex’s Denosumab Biosimilar Approved in Canada
On 7 April 2026, Apotex announced that Health Canada has approved Denoza™, biosimilar to Amgen’s Prolia® (denosumab), for all indications of the reference biologic. Sandoz’s… Read more here.

31 March 2026 | US | Henlius/Organon Settle US Denosumab Litigation with Amgen
Shanghai Henlius and Organon have settled US BPCIA litigation brought by Amgen in June 2025 in relation to their denosumab biosimilars, Bilprevda® and Bildyos® (HLX14), as… Read more here.

Denosumab, Omalizumab

30 March 2026 | US | EU | Teva’s Biosimilar Denosumab FDA-Approved & Biosimilar Omalizumab Applications Accepted for Review in US & EU
On 30 March 2026, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announced that the FDA has approved Ponlimsi™, biosimilar to Amgen’s Prolia® (denosumab).  At the same time, Teva also… Read more here.

Dupilumab

13 April 2026 | EU | New Indication Alert: Regeneron/Sanofi’s Dupixent® (Dupilumab) EU-Approved for Young Children with CSU
On 13 April 2026, Regeneron and Sanofi announced that Dupixent® (dupilumab) has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic… Read more here.

Golimumab

20 March 2026 | US | Accord, Intas & Bio-Thera File IPR Petitions Challenging 4 of Janssen’s US Golimumab Patents
On 20 March 2026, Accord BioPharma, Intas Pharmaceuticals and Bio-Thera Solutions together filed four petitions for Inter Partes Review of Janssen’s US patent numbers… Read more here.

Omalizumab

On 6 April 2026, Aurobindo’s wholly owned subsidiary, CuraTeQ Biologics, announced it has obtained positive top-line results from a Phase 3 study of BP11 (omalizumab, 300 mg)… Read more here.
 
On 30 March 2026, Celltrion announced that it launched its high dose (300 mg) Omlyclo® (omalizumab), biosimilar to Genentech/Novartis’ Xolair®, in Korea, as reported by… Read more here.

Pembrolizumab

On 2 April 2026, MSD announced that the European Commission has approved Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for… Read more here.

Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab

On 1 April 2026, Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for HLX319, biosimilar to Genentech/Roche’s Phesgo® (Perjeta®… Read more here.

Ranibizumab

On 31 March 2026, Xbrane provided an update on the resubmission of its ranibizumab biosimilar BLA to the FDA following a Complete Response Letter (CRL) received in… Read more here.

Rituximab

On 9 April 2026, Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved two new non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma indications… Read more here.

Semaglutide

On 10 April 2026, Apotex announced that it received the first US FDA Tentative Approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Semaglutide Injection, a generic… Read more here.

Trastuzumab deruxtecan

On 27 March 2026, Daiichi Sankyo announced the conditional approval in China of Enhertu® (trastuzumab deruxtecan) followed by paclitaxel, trastuzumab and pertuzumab… Read more here.

Ustekinumab

On 9 April 2026, Biocon’s Yesintek®, biosimilar to Janssen’s Stelara® (ustekinumab), was approved in Australia in the following forms: 45 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection vial;… Read more here.
 
In a LinkedIn post on 30 March 2026, Gedeon Richter announced that it expects its ustekinumab biosimilar “to become progressively available across European markets starting… Read more here.

Vusolimogene oderparepvec

On 10 April 2026, Replimune announced that the FDA had issued a complete response letter (CRL) to its BLA for RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combination with nivolumab… Read more here.

Biopharma Deals

On 2 April 2026, Taiwan-headquartered Lotus Pharmaceutical announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Sandoz AG’s Philippines business. The acquisition is expected… Read more here.

 

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In 2025, Pearce IP was honoured by Australasian Lawyer and New Zealand Lawyer as a Top Specialist Firm, 5 Star Employer of Choice, and the “Standout Winner” for Inclusion and Culture (<100 employees).  Pearce IP and its leaders are ranked in every notable legal directory including: Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WTR 1000, Best Lawyers, WIPR Leaders, Best Law Firms, among others.

Pearce IP is the only leading IP firm in Australia and New Zealand with a female founder, and is certified by WEConnect International as women owned.

 

Naomi Pearce

Naomi Pearce

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

Naomi is the CEO and Founder of Pearce IP, and is one of ANZ’s leading IP practitioners. Naomi is a market leading, strategic, commercially astute, patent lawyer, patent attorney and trade mark attorney, with over 29 years’ experience, and a background in molecular biology/biochemistry.

Ranked in virtually every notable legal directory, highly regarded by peers and clients, Naomi is renowned for her successful and elegant IP/legal strategies focussing on complex/multijurisdictional litigation, global FTO, and strategic advice.  Among other awards, Naomi is the 2026 Lexology Client Choice Winner for Patents, the 2024 Lawyers Weekly Women in LawExecutive of the Year”, the 2023 Lawyers Weekly “IP Partner of the Year”, the 2022 Lexology Client Choice Winner for Life Sciences, the 2022 Asia Pacific Women in Business Law Patent Lawyer of the Year”, and the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law “Partner of the Year”.  Ranked in Chambers Asia Pacific, Chambers Global,  IAM Patent 1000IAM Strategy 300, is a MIP “Patent Star”, and is recognised as a WIPR Leader for patents and trade marks. 

Pearce IP is the premier life sciences focussed firm in ANZ.  Commencing in 2017. Pearce IP is the 2025 Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice & “Standout Winner” for Inclusion and Culture (<100 employees).  In 2021, Pearce IP was the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards IP Team of the Year.

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.

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.

Maliha Hoque

Maliha Hoque

Paralegal

Maliha is a Paralegal and contributing author to Pearce IP’s flagship circulars BioBlast® and BioGxPulse®.  She is currently completing her Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney.  With a background in medical science, finance and risk consulting, and an inquisitive mind, Maliha loves leaving ‘no stone unturned’ when investigating IP/legal ‘challenges’.  Maliha is interested in the intersection of law and science, and digital transformation.  She gets excited about using her science, business management, and legal skills and experience to support Pearce IP’s lawyers, attorneys and clients.

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