Replies to post #100442 on Biotech Values

[zipjet]

Summary judgment is a powerful and versatile tool.

It can resolve a case, limit the triable issues or even flush out hidden defenses.

When and how to use it is up to lawyers.

I have not read the particular MSJ or the responses so I can't comment about the details.

ij

[DewDiligence]

MNTA/TEVA—usually you don't file for the summary judgment until the judge issues the claims construction. do you know why they did it this way?

Adding to zipjet’s reply in #msg-52880060… one reason NVS/MNTA may have asked for a summary judgment at the outset is their contention that Teva’s Copaxone patents should not have been awarded in the first place due to inequitable conduct (#msg-33580867).