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Breaking news – Generics knock out anti-depressant patent

31 October 2011

The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia on Friday upheld a claim by Alphapharm (together with Sigma and Generic Health) that claims 1 to 17 and 27 of Wyeth’s patent relating to venlafaxine, an anti-depressant used in the treatment of depression, are invalid.

Mallesons acted for Alphapharm in the proceeding.

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