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CJEU ‘shuts door’ on SPCs for second medical uses
The EU’s top court has ruled out extra exclusivity rewards to drug companies for products with a second medical use.
Australian court affirms Mylan patent invalidation
The Federal Court of Australia has upheld a patent victory for Indian generic manufacturer Sun Pharma over Mylan in a dispute over cholesterol drug fenofibrate.
Sandoz fails in Enbrel patent challenge, but Fed Circuit split
Amgen has won a key patent victory over Sandoz in a dispute over biologic Enbrel.
Glenmark becomes fifth generic to be charged with US antitrust violations
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been charged with conspiring to fix prices for generic drugs, according to a statement released by the US Department of Justice.
LSPN Connect: MPP chief wants COVID-19 role
The executive director of the Medicines Patent Pool says it should have a role in fighting COVID-19, but it’s up to stakeholders to agree what that will be.
English appeals court refuses Neurim injunction for insomnia drug
The English Court of Appeal has rejected Neurim’s attempt to block sales of a generic version of its insomnia drug made by Mylan ahead of a patent infringement trial.
Mylan scores multiple sclerosis patent win over Biogen
Mylan has succeeded in having a key Biogen patent covering multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera invalidated by a US federal court.
UKIPO cancels SPC extension at owner’s request
The UK Intellectual Property Office has agreed to revoke an extension to a supplementary protection certificate for immunosuppressant tocilizumab, at the request of the owners.
SCOTUS refuses to hear Eli Lilly patent win
The US Supreme Court has declined to review Eli Lilly’s patent infringement victory against Dr Reddy’s and Hospira.
Unitary SPC should follow new patent system: EC official
The European Commission wants to implement a unitary supplementary protection certificate, its top IP official has said.
