Targeted Genetics buys more time - Genzyme gets IP
Targeted Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ: TGEN) today announced the sale to Genzyme Corporation of certain assets, including manufacturing technologies and other adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector technology, for up to $7 million in cash. The purchased assets consist primarily of patents, know-how and manufacturing-related equipment. Genzyme also received a license to use certain technology and materials necessary for manufacturing AAV vectors.