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In a robust decision handed down by the English Court of Appeal, Novartis has been awarded an interim injunction against Hospira to prevent sales of generic zoledronic acid in the UK despite Novartis’ patents having been declared invalid by the English High Court. The Court of Appeal judgment represents a significant victory for Novartis and other innovators. This article discusses how this decision impacts innovators and generic companies alike, as well as the practical steps that parties should consider prior to the launch of a generic product.

Linking to protected content on a free website does not constitute an unauthorised "communication to the public", according to the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) (Case C-466/12 Svensson) on 13 February 2014. Read more about this decision in this Ashurst article.

Patent enforcement proceedings in Indonesia

Patent enforcement proceedings in Peru.

Patent enforcement proceedings in Denmark.

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

An article about whether attorneys fees should be included in certain statutes in the United States.

Patent and Technology License Agreement (Japan)

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

Data protection or data privacy laws are now in force or in preparation throughout the globe. These laws are in addition to the protections given to privacy in the constitutional instruments of many countries.