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Merck Sharp and Dohme Limited – Principi Attivi (Italian Competition Authority (ICA), Case A364, Decision n° 14388, Bulletin n° 23/2005, 15 June 2005)

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This case concerned an active ingredient for antibiotics whose patents had expired in most of European markets but not in Italy. The patent holder, Merck & CO. Inc. (Merck Sharp & Dohme; hereinafter “MSD”) refused to grant a license requested by an Italian company, ACS Dobfar S.p.A.

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Merck – Principi Attivi Italian Competition Authority Case A364 2005.pdf
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