DELHI HIGH COURT
PRATHIBA M.SINGH
Novartis AG – Appellant
Versus
MSN Laboratories Private Limited – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. clarification of dop's role and stance on patent. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. no further orders needed against the dop. (Para 7) |
| 3. defendant's stance on patent opposition outlined. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 4. conditions for proceeding with manufacturing license. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 14) |
| 5. administrative orders and scheduling. (Para 13 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
JUDGMENT
Prathiba M. Singh, J. (Oral)--This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
CS(COMM) 307/2022
2. The present suit has been filed seeking permanent injunction restraining infringement of Indian Patent No.283133, damages, rendition of accounts, delivery up etc. The details of the said patent are as under:
| Patent No. | : | 283133 |
| Title | : | PYRROLOPYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES |
| Date of Filing | : | 24th May, 2007 |
| Date of Expiry | : | 24th May, 2027 |
3. Pursuant to the directions issued vide previous orders dated 20th May, 2022 and 11th May, 2022, the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (hereinafter as `DOP') has filed an affidavit clarifying its position. As per the said affidavit, for various reasons including for enhancing supply of local manufactured products and for self-sufficiency purposes in the c

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