‘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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