Biopharma Group Adds Global Members, Maintains Legal Safeguards
Published Date: 1/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium (BIOMAP-CONSORTIUM) just added a bunch of new members from the U.S. and around the world to boost their teamwork on biopharmaceutical research. This update keeps their special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place, helping them focus on innovation without costly legal distractions. If you’re part of this field, watch for more membership updates coming soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Antitrust Damage Limit Extended
If you are a member of the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium (BIOMAP-CONSORTIUM), the consortium filed notifications on July 24, 2025 that extend the Act's protection limiting antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under specified circumstances. That means members to this venture are covered by the Act's narrower damage exposure while participating in the group's research activities.
Multiple New Members Added
BIOMAP-CONSORTIUM added a group of new parties to the venture, including named U.S. and international companies, universities, and research firms (for example: Public Health Vaccines LLC, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Matisse Pharmaceuticals B.V., Kansas State University, and others). Those named organizations are now parties to the consortium as of the July 24, 2025 notification.
Membership Open; More Notices Planned
The notice states that membership in BIOMAP-CONSORTIUM remains open and that the consortium intends to file additional written notifications disclosing future membership changes. That means other organizations in this field may join later and receive the same statutory protections once added and notified.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-16850, United States of America, et al. v. CRH PLC, et al. Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
2026-16112, United States et al. v. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
2026-14903, United States, et al. v. OhioHealth Corporation; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government and Ohio are taking on OhioHealth Corporation for using sneaky contract rules that stop insurers from offering cheaper health plans. OhioHealth must now remove these rules and promise not to use them again, helping more budget-friendly options reach patients. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the court makes it official.
2026-14935, United States v. Edwards LifeSciences Corp. and Genesis MedTech Group Limited; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government says Edwards LifeSciences broke the rules when it bought JC Medical from Genesis MedTech. Edwards must pay $10 million, Genesis pays $2 million, and Edwards has to get approval before buying any company working on special heart valve devices in the U.S. This keeps the market fair and protects competition in heart health tech.
2026-14780, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Mobile Satellite Services Association
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) just updated its team by adding Creative5 Inc. from Taiwan and saying goodbye to Simnovus Corporation from North Carolina. These changes keep the group’s special legal protections in place, helping members avoid big antitrust lawsuits except for actual damages. If you’re part of MSSA or thinking about joining, keep an eye out—membership is open and updates will keep coming!
2026-14812, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane
The Expeditionary Missions Consortium–Crane just added a bunch of new members and said goodbye to one. This update keeps their special legal protections in place, so if anyone tries to sue them over competition issues, they can only claim actual damages. No big money changes or project shifts, and they’ll keep sharing membership updates as they happen.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-00951, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Pistoia Alliance, Inc.
The Pistoia Alliance, a group of companies working together on research, just updated its membership by adding eight new members and saying goodbye to six others. This change helps keep their special legal protections against big lawsuits in place. No money or project plans changed, and they’ll keep sharing updates as new members join or leave.
Next: 2026-00955, Certain Nasal Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission's Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
The U.S. International Trade Commission is asking for written feedback on how to handle a patent dispute involving certain nasal devices and their parts. This affects companies in the U.S. and China, with possible changes to imports and sales that could impact money and business soon. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to speak up before decisions are made!