Genentech Is Second Biologic Titan To Resolve Trade Secret Suit; Former Employees Still On Hook
Executive Summary
Genentech reaches memorandum of understanding with JHL Biotech involving four biosimilars while continuing its suit against former employees; Amgen settlement with Coherus ended litigation entirely.
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