EU Legal Opinion In Roche/Novartis Case Has Competition And Licensing Implications
Executive Summary
A recent opinion from an EU advocate general is another blow for Roche and Novartis in their fight against an Italian fine imposed on them as a result of their agreement on the use of Avastin and Lucentis in wet AMD. If the opinion is followed by the court, it could have competition law consequences in areas such as product licensing.
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