Eli Lilly Files International Drug Patent Lawsuit Against Canadian Government
Politico: Eli Lilly Sues Canada On Drug PatentsU.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has filed a $500 million international lawsuit against the Canadian government, saying it unfairly shortened the life of patents for its best-selling drugs. The case, filed Thursday under the rules of the North American Free Trade Agreement, threatens to shed a negative light on a dispute resolution mechanism also being proposed by the U.S. as part of the Pacific trade deal (Behsudi, 9/12). This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.