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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2009
Biogen Idec Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  0-19311
(Commission
file number)
  33-0112644
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
14 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts
(Address of principal executive offices)
  02142
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (617) 679-2000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Biogen Idec has been issued U.S. patent #7,588,755 for the use of beta interferon for immunomodulation or treating a viral condition, viral disease, cancers or tumors. This patent covers the treatment of multiple sclerosis with AVONEX® (Interferon beta-1a), which is Biogen Idec’s brand of recombinant beta interferon. This patent will expire in September 2026.

 


 

SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
  Biogen Idec Inc.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Robert A. Licht    
    Robert A. Licht   
    Senior Vice President   
 
Date: September 15, 2009