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26 September 2023Big PharmaMuireann Bolger

‘A huge shame’: UPC denies access to pleadings and evidence in Sanofi v Amgen

An updated UPC rule requires a concrete and verifiable, legitimate reason for making available written pleadings and evidence | The wish from a natural person to form an opinion on the validity of a patent deemed insufficient reason for access | First decision marks latest twist in Amgen v Sanofi showdown.

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