Litigating biotech patents in Europe
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Litigation around Europe relating to biotechnology patents is likely to increase significantly over the coming years as biologics form an increasing number of newly approved medicines. Two high-profile biotech cases have just been heard by the UK patents court: Monsanto v Cargill [2007] EWHC 2257 and Eli Lilly v HGS (judgment awaited).
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