Sanofi unit loses genetic disorder patent at EPO after trio of challenges

Boards of Appeal revokes Genzyme patent, handing win to Accord Healthcare | Teva and Hetero Labs also previously filed oppositions | Patent refers to Cerdelga, part of Sanofi’s Gaucher disease franchise.

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