Vivera Prevails in Litigation Against Former Los Angeles Commissioner Pedram Salimpour 

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is pleased to announce the litigation involving Pedram Salimpour has been dismissed, leaving Salimpour with nothing by way of settlement.  In the extortive 2020 lawsuit filed by Salimpour and his now-disbarred attorney, Thomas Girardi, Salimpour alleged he was an employee of Vivera, owed over $7.5 million in salary, and entitled […]

Vivera Refiles $500 Million Lawsuit Against USA Today With Newly Discovered Information

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.— Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces the re-filing of its defamation lawsuit against USA Today and parent companies Gannett Co., Inc. and Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC (“Gannett”). Vivera is represented by leading law firm Byrd Campbell, P.A., and former US Congressman Alan Grayson. In June 2021, USA Today published a defaming article about Vivera […]

Vivera Pharmaceuticals Secures United Kingdom Patent for Innovative ZICOH Smart Inhaler Device

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Vivera, a science-driven biopharma and medtech company, is pleased to announce that the U.K. Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has granted the Company’s ZICOH device patent, strengthening the Company’s international intellectual property position in the United Kingdom and securing the device’s rights as a smart inhaler device with automated dose delivery, measurement, and management.  […]

Vivera Secures Patent for Innovative Speech Fluency Evaluation and Feedback Device

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Vivera is proud to announce that it has received a patent for its groundbreaking Speech Fluency Evaluation and Feedback Monitoring Device from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This milestone is a significant step towards improving the lives of patients with speech disfluencies like stuttering. A speech fluency disorder is a […]

Vivera Welcomes Former FDA Investigator Dennis Moore as Regulatory and Compliance Advisor

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. –  Vivera welcomes Mr. Dennis Moore as its Regulatory and Compliance Advisor. Mr. Moore will guide Vivera through the regulatory pathway for ZICOH, the Company’s intelligent, dose-controlled prescription medication delivery system. Mr. Moore is a former United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Investigator and California Medical Device Senior Investigator with more […]

Vivera Expands TABMELT Global Licensing Reach with Grant of Israel Patent

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — With its exclusive global license to the TABMELT technology for pharmaceutical use, Vivera is pleased to announce the expansion of the Company’s international presence with the recent grant of the TABMELT patent in Israel. The newly granted TABMELT patent from the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) will enable the Company to expand […]

Vivera Welcomes CPG Leader Karen Antonio to its Advisory Board

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Direct-to-consumer, consumer packaged goods (CPG), business development, and retail distribution expert Karen Antonio has joined Vivera’s Advisory Board. In her new role, she will support the team with growth-driven operations like identifying business opportunities and establishing relationships with retailers. “I am honored to have Mrs. Antonio join Vivera’s Advisory Board,” said […]

Vivera Welcomes Seasoned Publicist Amanda Whitcroft as Director of Public Relations

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Veteran publicist Amanda Whitcroft joins Vivera’s team as Director of Public Relations. In her new role, she will utilize her experience and expansive network to generate a consistent and strategic corporate and media communications strategy while maximizing opportunities to feature the Company’s vision, milestones, and accomplishments. “Ms. Whitcroft is a seasoned expert in […]

Powerful Addiction Documentary “People Like You” Premiers on Streaming

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif–Vivera Cares and Happy Now Films announce the streaming release of People Like You, a feature-length documentary told through the eyes of those suffering from substance use disorders. Directed by Emmy® award-winning writer and filmmaker Andy Capper and executive produced by Paul Edalat and Malibu Films, People Like You is the filmmakers’ way […]

Vivera Welcomes Saurabh Radhakrishnan to its Advisory Board

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–Vivera is pleased to welcome Mr. Saurabh Radhakrishnan to the Company’s Advisory Board. Mr. Radhakrishnan will support Vivera in its development and commercialization initiatives for ZICOH, the Company’s high-tech, electronic, dose-controlled medication delivery system designed to improve prescription drug adherence. Mr. Radhakrishnan is an executive and serial entrepreneur with a passion for technology. He also […]