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Sawai Wins Livalo Trademark Suit
The Tokyo District Court on October 30 dismissed Kowa Pharmaceutical’s claim that its trademark for the hyperlipidemia treatment Livalo (pitavastatin) is being infringed by Sawai Pharmaceutical. Kowa said that it was “disappointing” that its claim was dismissed, adding it will…
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