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In which case did the Supreme Court of India rule on the issue of patent evergreening?

In "Novartis AG v. Union of India" (2013), the Supreme Court interpreted Section 3(d) to prevent repetitive patenting of known substances without enhanced efficacy, that is,…

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In which case did the Supreme Court of India rule on the issue of patent evergreening?

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In "Novartis AG v. Union of India" (2013), the Supreme Court interpreted Section 3(d) to prevent repetitive patenting of known substances without enhanced efficacy, that is, evergreening. "Bayer Corporation v. Union of India" concerned compulsory licensing.

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