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  • News 85 years pharmaceutical manufacturing

    Adelco will be celebrating this year 85 years of Manufacturing, Established in 1934, Adelco has acquired a  wealth of experience and respect locally and internationally. 

Out-licensing Products (330)

  • Product Cogiton

    Cogiton is a patented food supplement based on a specific and harmonized combination of Ginkgo Biloba, B vitamins, carnosine, coenzyme Q10, L-cysteine, beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C and selenium.

    Cogiton is a drinkable food supplement available in PET vials with a dosing cap, easy to us...
  • Product Food supplements

    A complete line of ready-to-market food supplements for licensing covering the following areas: respiratory tract, urinary tract, hair loss, energy, memory, immune system, proctology, skin aging, sleep disorders and jet lag. 
  • Product CORTEXIUM - food supplement for improving brain function and concentration

    CORTEXIUM is designed to enhance brain function, improve concentration, and reduce fatigue by providing a blend of scientifically proven ingredients.

    It fills this gap by offering a synergistic blend of ingredients such as GABA, essential vitamins, minerals, and PQQ to enhance brain ...
  • Product Lisdexamfetamine

    Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat ADHD in children and adults. Lisdexamfetamine capsules come in six strengths, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg and 70mg. Pivotal BE study is completed and passing. Coripharma will finalize the dossier in Q4 2024 and start submitting for our clients in January 2025.
  • Product Product nursing (distribution & promotion)

    "Product Nursing" is the Jakin group solution to full-outsource your pharmaceutical, parapharmaceutical and medical device products in Italy. Product Nursing combines the normal distribution and product logistics activity with the excellence and leadership of Jakin group in multi-channel medical-scien...
  • Product FEMAGINAL PLUS ovules

    FEMAGINAL PLUS ovules is a medical device Class IIa based on an improved formula of Boricacid, Hyaluronic acid, Polycarbophyl, Lactic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Vitamin A, 18-Betaglycyrrhetinicacid and Tea tree oil, indicated in the treatment of vaginal dryness, irritations, burning and infections.
    Wom...
  • Product Simeticone 4%

    Simeticone 4% 15ml drops
  • Product Tadalafil soft caps

    GAP specialises in innovative generics. GAP has developed TADALAFIL in soft caps offering unique marketing opportunities compared to standard generics in tablets.

    Indications:Genito-urinary System Erectile dysfunction
    Only 5 mg: benign prostatic dysfunction
    Only 20 mg: treat pulmon...
  • Product FEXUCLUE®

    Fexuclue (Fexuprazan) is the best-in-class novel anti acid secretion agent with rapid onset time and potent acid suppressive effect, addressing the growing unmet needs of PPIs

    Highlights of Fexuclue are: * Launched in Korea (2022) and Philippines (2023)
    * Approved in Chile and Ecuador qq...
  • Product medEctoin Allergy Eye Drops

    Medical device for treatment and prevention of allergic conjunctivis symtoms. 
    • Quick symptoms reduction like itching, tearing and irritation within 30 seconds  • Alleviates allergic symptoms (red, itchy and watery eyes)  • Reduces allergen induced inflammations of the conjunctiv...
  • Product Injectables Products

    DifelikefalinEribulin
    Ferric Carboxymaltose
    Gadoterate Meglumine
  • Product ROSUMEGA®

    (1) Mixed Hyperlipidemia

    (2) Once daily, 2~4 soft capsules per day

    (3) Dual Effect to reduce LCL-C and TG Level by patented technology* (3-layer coating)

    (4) Combo’s additional decrease effect in residual cardiovascular risk & Omega-3’s multiple effects 
    (Lower...
  • Product Ibuprofen + Pseudoephedrine 400/60mg, 200/30 mg

    Type: OTC Medicinal Product
    Pharmaceutical form: Tablets
    Package: 10, 20 tablets

    Active pronciple:
    1 tablet contains 200/400 mg ibuprofen (Ibup...
  • Product Lidonostrum (Lidocaine ointment, 50 mg/g)

    Dosage strength: 50 mg/g. Pharmaceutical form: ointment.    Therapeutic indications:
    - Temporary relief of the pain caused by burns and mild skin abrasion, such as sunburns, Herpes zoster and cold sores (herpes simplex labialis), sore nipples and insect bites.
    - Anaesthes...
  • Product Libicare Meno

    Integral management of all menopause signs and symptoms 24 hours a day: 

    · Food supplement. Patented Formulation.

    · Target Patients: Women that suffer from menopause symptoms and wish to feel good and live their life to the fullest....
  • Product AQaffron

    The only natural adjuvant therapy to antidepressant with proven therapeutic results comparable to pharmaceutical solutions.  No side effects.  AQaffron is an extremely effective antidepressant aid, demonstrated by our multiple clinical studies on the finished formulation.
  • Product Doxylamine DTM

    • Active Ingredient(s): Doxylamine Succinate 12.5/15/25 mg • Unit size: 7/10/14 tablets o sticks per box • Product Description: Useful in the symptomatic treatment of all types of insomnia. Its efficiency is proven from the first night dose. Direct to mouth, no water needed, easy administration, easy to...
  • Product Paracetamol 500 mg - EFFERVESCENT TABLETS/SOLUBLE GRANULES/ODG in stick

    Cold&Flu/Painkillereffervescent tablets in tube
    soluble granules in stick
    ODG in stick
    Available for outlicensing worldwide.
    Contact us for more info
  • Product USFDA Oral Solid Dosages

    USFDA Oral Solid Dosages in major Therapeutic categories.  All products are USFDA registered and available in either Zone II or Zone IV stability studies.  Full dossiers available in either ECTD or CTD formats
  • Product Amikacin Inj.Sol 500mg/2ml (EU CTD Available) & 1g/4ml (EU CTD Available: Q3 2021)

    Amikacin Solution for Injection 
    Reference Product: Briklin® / BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
    Description: Amikacin sulfate is indicated in the short-term treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas species,&nb...

Like every other company, pharmaceutical companies need a marketing strategy to make new drugs and drug products accessible at a local, national, and global level. In recent years, out-licensing has quickly become an important and well-recognized marketing strategy in the global pharmaceutical sector. More pharmaceutical companies have turned to out-licensing given the increasing cost of drug development, marketing, and competition. Drugs, brand names, and research products are being out-licensed for production completion or marketing.

Pharmaceutical companies use out-licensing to find partnership(s) that will enable them to get in-house developed drugs, drug products, or research products to the target audience. Out-licensing creates an opportunity for companies to develop or boost their portfolio and gain massive and rapid ROI. These companies may partner with marketing companies, legal firms, and even another pharmaceutical company to achieve this. Here, we will carefully examine out-licensing, its purpose, how it works, and its benefits to pharmaceutical companies and the global pharmaceutical sector as a whole.

What is out-licensing?

Out-licensing refers to the sales of the rights to a fully or partially developed or potential drug or drug product, brand name, etc., to a marketing firm or another pharmaceutical company (third party) for marketing or further development and production. This process usually involves two or more parties (pharmaceutical companies, marketing firms, etc.). In out-licensing, the innovator (licensor) transfers its right to intellectual property to a third party (licensee) for manufacturing, development, or marketing within a particular geography for an agreed period, which is renewable. The licensee is expected to pay a royalty or license fee for the licensed product based on mutual agreement between the two parties. This process entails certain legal actions and processes that ensure patent protection.

How does out-licensing work?

The out-licensing process is a well-thought-out process and is expected to yield positive results if followed carefully. In most cases, out-licensing is carried out by small and mid-sized pharmaceutical companies because of a lack of funds or the capacity to handle the production, clinical trials, or marketing process. These companies set out marketing departments or outsourcing firms to identify potential in-licensing companies and opportunities and carry out the out-licensing process.

The steps involved in out-licensing include lead generation, shortlisting (based on specific areas such as dosage form, therapy focus, etc.), one-sheet document creation, approach, and connection to the target company, presentation of information memorandum (IM) or Non-confidential Information Package (NCIP), NDA or CDA signing, Presentation and Collection of business proposals, Signing and exchange of term sheet, exchange of relevant data, final agreements, payment of fees depending on the contractual agreement.

This process primarily involves searching for partnership (s) with an in-licensing company or firm to assist in product manufacturing, development, production, sales, or marketing. The licensor and the licensee have a mutual agreement on the development or commercialization of the drug, patent, brand, or technology in exchange for a one-time payment, upfront fee, milestone payment, or payment of royalties upon completing a specific development or commercialization steps. These agreements operate on a quid pro quo basis. Most pharmaceutical companies tend to opt for payment plans that include recurring payment of fees.

What is an example of out-licensing?

Over the years, several large, mid-level, and small pharmaceutical and biotech companies have adapted to out-licensing to cut development investments and increase returns on investments. Many pharmaceutical companies have gone into out-licensing deals to partake in its benefits.

A commendable out-licensing example is the Ortho biotech and Millennium Pharmaceutical Velcade out-licensing deal. MLNM’s Velcade, which was approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma in the US, was out-licensed to Ortho biotech. This out-license deal was made with a $15-million upfront payment and a milestone deal of $750-million, with 75% of this payment coming from oncological applications.

What is the difference between a license and a contract?

Although a license and a contract may be made for similar reasons, they are quite different. In contract manufacturing or contract agreements, the innovator or seller continues to maintain exclusive rights to the intellectual property and pays for the manufacturing, development, or marketing process. Here, the contracted manufacturer holds no rights over the assets. On the other hand, in-licensing, the licensor, seller, or innovator's hands or sells the right to the intellectual property to the licensee or partnering firm and is paid a licensing or royalty fee based on the agreement made. However, note that the licensor maintains right over the innovative products, which can be lost in the agreement cycle or product life cycle.

Pros and cons of out-licensing

A licensing agreement gives the licensee or partnering company rights to use, manufacture, develop, or sell an intellectual product (drug, brand, patent, technology, etc.) owned by the licensor or innovator. The rights to be given are outlined, reviewed, and signed by both parties. The type and extent of rights leased or sold are usually dependent on the licensing agreement's purpose.

Out-licensing provides several advantages and disadvantages to both the licensor and licensee. It is paramount that these advantages and disadvantages are considered before final agreements are made.

What are the pros of out-licensing?

Out-licensing provides the licensor and licensee with many benefits. With the increasing cost of drug or drug product manufacturing, development, clinical trials, and commercialization, out-licensing has become a go-to option for various pharmaceutical companies. By out-licensing, licensors reduce the financial burden of manufacturing, production, or commercialization of patents and create a source of passive income and revenue. In license agreements, the licensor retains ownership of the intellectual property asset while also receiving royalty income from it.

The recurring payments received from the licensing agreements are highly beneficial to the licensor and also the licensee. Pharma companies can use out-licensing to gain access to new or foreign markets and enlarge their portfolios. Licensees with threatened market positions from competitor companies can also benefit from this by introducing new products into the market. The licensor and licensee also experience a reduced risk of business development.

What are two possible risks involved with out-licensing?

As with every other marketing or business development strategy, out-licensing comes with many risks. Although these risks are avoidable, they are inevitable and may be detrimental to both parties. Out-licensing or licensing agreements put the licensor, innovator, or seller at risk of losing complete or partial rights to the intellectual property. Loss of intellectual property right is the greatest risk associated with this process. Given the nature of licensing agreements, the licensor is dependent on the skills and resources of the licensee for the generation of revenue. However, there may be a loss of or no revenue generated if the licensee is ineffective or incompetent. This is even more devastating in the case of an exclusive license.

What are the cons of out-licensing?

Licensing agreements or out-licensing also present the licensor and licensee with various disadvantages. The out-licensing deals involve partnership and relationships with individuals, and as a result, interpersonal and -company/community conflicts are inevitable. Out-licensing gives room for intellectual property theft, misuse, and piracy. Problems with the development, manufacturing, or commercialization process can leave a dent in both licensor and the licensee's reputation. For example, the production of poor-quality drugs such as synthetic vaccines can greatly affect the reputation of both companies.

Also, revenue generation is not guaranteed as sales may or may not be made, and this is dependent on various factors. Royalty fees aren't always instant and may take a while to arrive based on sales made. Finally, due to a lack of transparency and integrity, licensees may be at the risk of royalty litigation. Royalty litigation incurs high costs of legal action on the licensor.

Best Uses for the out-licensing processes

There are several reasons why companies consider out-licensing processes, and they differ from one company to another. However, two uses are uniform among all the companies that consider the out-licensing processes. The first is to build strategic partnerships with other companies that have a wider reach. Strategic partnerships are the foundation upon which many of the big pharmaceutical companies we know today thrive. Once a company studies the market and finds out that owning a drug's license will limit its market share, they consider out-licensing. With the processes involved, drug companies can grow to leverage companies' brand quality they are out-licensing to.

Another use of the out-licensing process is to get a particular product in the right hand. It is one thing to engage a good marketing strategy; it is another for such a strategy to yield the desired results. Using the out-licensing processes can help a company reach its target audience faster and better and get its products to the right hands.

What are the best uses for the out-licensing process?

 If you own a drug company and you are considering the out-licensing process, the best use of it for you will be in the area of finance. While the financial relationship involved in out-licensing differs from that involved in other licensing types, it can yield a lot of financial return. Knowing the right company to grant the license to, the best time to do so, and documentation of the process are the best ways to go about the out-licensing process.

Where can you find out more about out-licensing?

Out-licensing is a precise and popular process, not just in the pharmaceutical sector but also in every other business sector. Business owners can gather more information on outsourcing from the internet, the licensor, marketing firms, and outsourcing firms. These platforms give a detailed explanation and understanding of out-licensing, the processes involved, benefits, drawbacks, and examples of out-licensing. Also, to make the learning process easier, many online courses concerning out-licensing are available on different e-learning platforms. E-learning platforms such as Informaconnect, eDx, Alison, etc., have made simple courses available to interested individuals.

How do companies use out-licensing to their advantage?

Not all companies can reach out to their target audience as much as they want to. Even with a good marketing strategy, there are prospects that the company may not reach. This is where out-licensing comes to play and how pharmaceutical companies use it to their advantage. By out-licensing a drug, a company studies the market for players with an extensive reach. These players have the audience but do not have the drugs. Companies their give license to such players and, in turn, make a handsome profit from it. In doing this, pharmaceutical companies make sure to sort all the legal paperwork that secures the out-licensing process and strict payment of licensing fees.

How to out-license your company’s drug

Drugs, drug products, patents, etc., all follow a basic out-licensing process to establish a licensing agreement. However, although the primary process remains the same for all intellectual properties, there are a few differences in follow-up or prior processes carried out.

How do you out-license your brand name?

Once your brand name's value or potential is recognized within a particular niche, locally, nationally, or globally, it can be used as a strategic means for brand growth, push a new product into the market, etc. In brand licensing, you lease or sell the rights to your brand name, logo, or intellectual property to a partnering company to use their products. The leased brand is used within a specified time and for specific purposes based on the two companies' contractual agreement. The licensor is then paid a financial remuneration for the intellectual property leased.

The steps involved in out-licensing include building and establishing your brand name, establishing licensing guidelines, licensing to trusted companies, limiting licensing extensions, implementing license training to ensure the manufacturing or production of quality products, and monitoring brand reputation as concerned with the use of licensed products. These are essential additional steps taken when leasing your brand name to a licensee.

How do you out-license your company’s drug?

The process of out-licensing your company's drug starts with identifying a company that requires permission to use your drug or drug product. It also includes the process of drafting a licensing agreement that suits both parties. Where you produce the drug but lack the resources to market it effectively, it is best that you find a larger pharmaceutical firm and license them. By doing so, you are giving them the approval needed to either complete the drug's production process, market it, or do both. Also, this licensing could give approval to run a drug test, alcohol test, or access to any of the other random drug testing procedures.

What are some of the drawbacks of the out-licensing process?

Finding the right licensee for the out-licensing is difficult and may be prolonged. Another drawback is the possible misuse when it is a sensitive product like marijuana. Substance abuse remains one of the major drawbacks of out-licensing. Brand names, patents, drugs, and drug products, will stand a better chance at success if the right licensee is found and the license agreement, well structured. Although this process is beneficial and has been used by various pharmaceutical companies globally, it has some drawbacks that may significantly affect the process's success.

A few of these include the risk of complete or partial loss of control or right over the innovative product, royalty litigation, poor marketing strategy and execution, IP theft, and many others. There is also the possibility of a testing program or inability to reach a potential license application agreement. These downsides are significant causes of concern that are likely to impact the result of this process.

References

https://brandway.com/en-4/ways4brands/brand-out-licensing/?cookie-state-change=1609967154938

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pharma-inout-licensing-framework-approach-model-factors-gain

https://www.intracen.org/What-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-licensing2/

https://brandongaille.com/14-licensing-advantages-and-disadvantages/

https://www.expresspharma.in/management-pharma/pharma-licensing-framework-and-the-way-forward/

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