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Viatris Prevails Over Novo Nordisk in Semaglutide Patent Dispute, Paving Way for Potential Wegovy Generic

U.S. patent ruling favors Viatris, removing a significant barrier to launching a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy

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In a key patent litigation outcome, Viatris has successfully challenged Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide patent, which covers the active ingredient in the weight management drug Wegovy. The decision clears a major hurdle for Viatris to pursue generic versions of the medication, potentially impacting the competitive landscap…
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Viatris Prevails Over Novo Nordisk in Semaglutide Patent Dispute, Paving Way for Potential Wegovy Generic In a key patent litigation outcome, Viatris has successfully challenged Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide patent, which covers the active ingredient in the weight management drug Wegovy. The decision clears a major hurdle for... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/viatris-prevails-over-novo-nordisk-in-semaglutide-patent-dispute-paving-way-for-potential-wegovy-generic

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