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Why Pharmaceutical Firms Support Patent Trolls: The Disparate Impact Of Ebay V. Mercexchange On Innovation, Jeremiah S. Helm Oct 2006

Why Pharmaceutical Firms Support Patent Trolls: The Disparate Impact Of Ebay V. Mercexchange On Innovation, Jeremiah S. Helm

Michigan Telecommunications & Technology Law Review

Before the unanimous decision in eBay v. MercExchange, patent holders were almost always granted an injunction against an infringer. In fact, the Federal Circuit, in deciding eBay, noted that, upon a finding of infringement, an injunction would issue unless there were extraordinary circumstances. The Court, in a brief opinion, disagreed with the Federal Circuit and explained that the injunction issue in a patent case must be analyzed under the traditional four-factor test.[...] Is the four-factor test fairer or better than the Federal Circuit's near-automatic injunction rule? It is certainly more difficult to administer a factor test as compared to a …


A Tough Pill To Swallow: Does The First Amendment Prohibit Wv From Regulating Pharmaceutical Companies' Advertising Expenses To Lower The Cost Of Prescription Drugs?, Brienne Taylor Greiner Sep 2006

A Tough Pill To Swallow: Does The First Amendment Prohibit Wv From Regulating Pharmaceutical Companies' Advertising Expenses To Lower The Cost Of Prescription Drugs?, Brienne Taylor Greiner

West Virginia Law Review

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Sometimes The Silence Can Be Like The Thunder: Access To Pharmaceutical Data At The Fda, Peter Lurie, Allison Zieve Jul 2006

Sometimes The Silence Can Be Like The Thunder: Access To Pharmaceutical Data At The Fda, Peter Lurie, Allison Zieve

Law and Contemporary Problems

Those committed to the free exchange of scientific information have long complained about various restrictions on access to the FDA's pharmaceutical data and the resultant restrictions on open discourse. A review of open-government procedures and litigation at the FDA demonstrates that the need for transparency at the agency extend well beyond the reach of any clinical trial registry.


Transparency And Innuendo: An Alternative To Reactive Over-Disclosure, Scott M. Lassman Jul 2006

Transparency And Innuendo: An Alternative To Reactive Over-Disclosure, Scott M. Lassman

Law and Contemporary Problems

Lassman examines the tension between transparency and other public health interests in the context of the FDA's proposed Drug Watch web site. He argues that although the FDA proposal seeks to achieve a laudable goal--the prompt communication of important useful safety information about drug products to physicians and patients-- it fails to properly balance transparency and other legitimate public health interests.


The Trademark Dilution Revision Act - A Consumer Perspective, Paul Alan Levy Jun 2006

The Trademark Dilution Revision Act - A Consumer Perspective, Paul Alan Levy

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

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The Hatch-Waxman Act And Market Exclusivity For Generic Manufacturers: An Entitlement Or An Incentive?, Ashlee B. Mehl Apr 2006

The Hatch-Waxman Act And Market Exclusivity For Generic Manufacturers: An Entitlement Or An Incentive?, Ashlee B. Mehl

Chicago-Kent Law Review

One of Congress' central goals in enacting the Hatch-Waxman Act was to expedite and encourage earlier market entry for generic pharmaceutical products. The Act provides that a generic firm may challenge a drug patent during its term by filing paperwork with the FDA that alleges either that its generic product does not infringe the relevant patent, or that the patent is invalid. If the patentee disagrees with the allegation of the generic firm, it may file suit and have a court determine infringement and validity. If the generic firm prevails in court on either count, it may enter the market …


Paper Dragon: Inadequate Protection Of Intellectual Property Rights In China, Omario Kanji Jan 2006

Paper Dragon: Inadequate Protection Of Intellectual Property Rights In China, Omario Kanji

Michigan Journal of International Law

This Note will explore the extent to which China is in violation of its obligations under TRIPs. Section I surveys the current state of IPR infringement in China. Section II analyzes relevant TRIPs provisions, case law, and treaties that supplement TRIPs provisions. Section III analyzes Chinese criminal law, the December 2004 Judicial Interpretation of Chinese criminal law, and Chinese IP law as they pertain to IPR infringement. Section IV outlines enforcement efforts in China against the backdrop of the law analyzed in the previous section. Section V evaluates these enforcement efforts given China's capabilities and obligations, and Section VI concludes …


Settlements Between Brand And Generic Pharmaceutical Companies: A Reasonable Antitrust Analysis Of Reverse Payments, Anne-Marie C. Yvon, Ph.D. Jan 2006

Settlements Between Brand And Generic Pharmaceutical Companies: A Reasonable Antitrust Analysis Of Reverse Payments, Anne-Marie C. Yvon, Ph.D.

Fordham Law Review

No abstract provided.