English High Court affirms the validity of Eli Lilly’s ADHD patent

The English High Court has affirmed the validity of Eli Lilly’s European patent covering the use of the drug Strattera (atomoxetine), used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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English High Court affirms the validity of Eli Lilly’s ADHD patent

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