Lilly defends blockbuster Alimta with unusual ammo

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Lilly defends blockbuster Alimta with unusual ammo

By Ransdell Pierson (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co, now facing one of the worst patent cliffs in its history, could find $15 billion in sorely needed relief if it beats the odds and wins a closely watched patent battle with generic drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. While a Lilly victory is not widely expected, a number of patent attorneys and industry analysts say the patent being challenged by Teva, beginning Monday in Indianapolis federal court, will pass legal muster. The U.S. ...

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