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Daiichi Sankyo Espha Asks Patent Office to Invalidate Combination Patents for Takeda’s Actos
Daiichi Sankyo Espha Co., Ltd. has reportedly asked the Japan Patent Office to invalidate two combination patents for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s type 2 diabetes treatment Actos (pioglitazone), which covers its use in combination with other diabetes medications. The company asked for…
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