Beijing Rules Against Chugai In China’s First Patent Linkage Suit

Patent Scope Central to the Case

A new ruling in China indicates patent holders may have a harder time challenging generic manufacturers.

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BEIJING IP COURT RULES AGAINST CHUGAI IN CHINA'S FIRST PATENT LINKAGE SUIT • Source: Shutterstock

A ruling by the Beijing Intellectual Property Court on 15 April came amid hopes that a newly established patent linkage system in China will make it easier for drug patent holders to file infringement lawsuits against generics makers in the country.

Revisions to Chinese Patent Law last 4 July and the subsequent provision of patent linkage required a dedicated drug patent...

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