High Court finds patent for asthma treatment invalid | Practical Law

High Court finds patent for asthma treatment invalid | Practical Law

The High Court has found that a patent owned by AstraZeneca for the treatment of asthma was obvious in light of a prior art patent and the common general knowledge. (Teva UK Ltd and another v AstraZeneca AB [2014] EWHC 2873 (Pat), 2 September 2014.)

High Court finds patent for asthma treatment invalid

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 9-580-1208 (Approx. 2 pages)

High Court finds patent for asthma treatment invalid

by Practical Law IP&IT
Published on 03 Sep 2014 • United Kingdom
The High Court has found that a patent owned by AstraZeneca for the treatment of asthma was obvious in light of a prior art patent and the common general knowledge. (Teva UK Ltd and another v AstraZeneca AB [2014] EWHC 2873 (Pat), 2 September 2014.)