Bayer’s Xarelto patent struck down by German court
German Federal Patent Court invalidates key patent for Xarelto | Bayer faces intensifying generic competition across Europe | Legal team highlights Germany’s crucial role in patent litigation and the importance of stopping early generic entry to protect market exclusivity.
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