In a patent infringement action brought by Allergan and AbbVie under subsection 6(1) of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (Regulations), in relation to 0.01% w/v bimatoprost solution for ophthalmic...more
The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) dismissed an appeal by Biogen and a cross-appeal by Taro from a decision of the Federal Court... dismissing two actions by Biogen under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance)...more
9/1/2022
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In a patent infringement action brought under subsection 6(1) of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, in relation to sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate (Merck’s JANUVIA), Justice Furlanetto of the Federal...more
4/28/2022
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Update: Merck’s appeal was dismissed.
The Federal Court recently dismissed Merck’s application for judicial review of Health Canada’s refusal to add Canadian Patent No. 2,830,806 (806 Patent) to the Patent Register, holding...more
The Federal Court of Appeal recently dismissed a motion brought by the Minister of Health (the Minister) for stay of a judgment of the Federal Court that held Health Canada’s refusal to issue a Certificate of Supplementary...more
10/9/2020
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