I wrote previously about the patentability issues raised in Genetics Institute, LLC v. Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, Inc., and Novartis’ ability to rely on unexpected results discovered after the filing date to support non-obviousness. Here, I look at another interesting issue in the case, related to the scope of a patent term extension under 35 USC § 156 … Continue reading this entry
Tags: 156, 291, Factor VIII, Genetics Institute, Novartis, Patent Term Extension, Refacto