Heinz Mueller

Heinz Mueller
Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property,
Stauffacherstrasse 65, 3003 Bern
Switzerland

Publications
  • Editorial
    Patenting of Biosimilars?
    Author(s): Heinz MuellerHeinz Mueller

    Patenting biosimilars before the expiration of the original patent might raise several questions for the original manufacturer as well as the biosimilar manufacturer. In general, the most eminent questions are the drafting of the original patent in a way to be protected against a wide range of similar products and for the biosimilar manufacturer to ensure that the similar product is new and inventive. Since so far no case law exists in Europe dealing with biosimilars, both manufactures are somewhat in an unclear and ambiguous situation when it comes to estimate the scope of claims of biopharmaceuticals. .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2375-4516.1000e106

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