EU Case Report
Journal of Generic Medicines (2007) 5, 65–69. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jgm.4950083; published online 17 July 2007
UK high court revokes Escitalopram UK Patent; Validity of second medical use claims based on dosage regimes in the UK; Stay of proceedings in the UK courts pending EPO opposition proceedings
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