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Litigation

Jun. 13, 2014

Patent office gains traction for drug disputes

The battles between brand-name drug companies and their generic drug counterparts have typically played out in the marketplace and district courts, but a new venue has emerged that could change the competitive landscape.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The multi-million dollar battles between brand-name drug companies and their generic drug counterparts have typically played out in the marketplace and district courts, but a new venue has emerged that could change the competitive landscape.


Generic drug producers are now challenging the pharmaceutical patents held by brand name companies in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. These generic companies a...

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