Pfizer sued by Novo for patent infringement

6 August 2006

Danish firm Novo Nordisk's US subsidiary has filed a law suit against global drugs giant Pfizer alleging that the latter's Exubera (insulin [rDNA origin] powder for inhalation) infringes patents that are owned by Novo, covering inhaled insulin treatment for diabetes. The suit, which seeks compensatory damages, calls for a preliminary injunction and seeks a court order that would "prohibit Pfizer from continuing its unlawful action" while the case is in progress, says the Danish company.

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