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The document discusses a case involving Novartis seeking a patent for a modified version of its cancer drug Glivec in India. The Indian Patent Act does not allow patents for modified versions of existing drugs if they do not offer increased effectiveness. While Glivec was already patented, Novartis wanted longer exclusivity. However, Indian generic versions reached 300,000 people at much lower costs. The court rejected the patent application, finding the modification did not increase effectiveness and const

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Supritha K

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