AstraZeneca to appeal invalidated diabetes patent in generics dispute

EWHC ruling discusses application of EPO case law regarding lack of plausibility and lack of technical contribution | Court had earlier overturned a first-instance decision allowing an injunction against Glenmark’s diabetes generic | AstraZeneca intends to appeal.

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AstraZeneca to appeal invalidated diabetes patent in generics dispute

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