Category:
Law suits
Region:
Jordan
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CANADIAN FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS VIAGRA PATENT
Date: 29-Sep-2007
NEW YORK - Pfizer Inc announced in press release that the Canadian Federal Court in Toronto has ruled that Pfizer’s second medical use patent covering Viagra would be infringed by Apotex’ proposed generic product.
The court granted the company’s application for an order preventing Apotex from launching a generic version of Viagra until expiration of Canadian Patent No. 2,163,446 in 2014.
The decision is subject to appeal.
Pfizer Inc, founded in 1849, is dedicated to better health and greater access to healthcare for people and their valued animals. The company aims at helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. It discovers and develops breakthrough medicines; provides information on prevention, wellness, and treatment; consistent high-quality manufacturing of medicines, consumer products; and global leadership in corporate responsibility.
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