Opdivo Secures India Patent, Fends Off Multi-Party Opposition
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Executive Summary
India clears Opdivo patent, turning down pre-grant representations from four opposing parties including Dr Reddy's. The patent office rejected the opponents' arguments including those around obviousness and "inherent anticipation."
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