Legal Action Taken Against Samchundang Pharm and Celltrion Pharm
LG Chem has embarked on defending the usage 슬롯사이트 of its diabetes treatment drug, "Zemiglo." The company has filed lawsuits against Samchundang Pharm and Celltrion Pharm, who successfully circumvented the initial 슬롯사이트. With the recognition of claim establishment, attention is now focused on LG Chem's actions towards other companies. The recent trend of active 슬롯사이트 defense also adds an intriguing aspect.
According to industry sources on May 20th, LG Chem appealed to the 슬롯사이트 Court regarding the 슬롯사이트-related trial results of its "Zemiglo" and the combination drug "Zemimet SR" (gemigliptin and metformin extended-release) against Samchundang Pharm and Celltrion Pharm.
The 슬롯사이트 in question pertains to the usage of Zemiglo, initially set to expire on October 30, 2039. However, Samchundang Pharm and Celltrion Pharm obtained a decision establishing the claim in a passive scope confirmation trial on March 22 of this year.
According to IQVIA, a pharmaceutical market research firm, Zemiglo recorded sales of .8 million and Zemimet .5 million in 2023, making them major products. The technology to handle large amounts of harmful gases generated during the raw material manufacturing process is crucial. This issue was resolved by Chinese raw material pharmaceutical manufacturers, leading to a surge in generic drug competition from Korean pharmaceutical companies. Companies that have successfully circumvented the 슬롯사이트 through trials or are currently challenging it include Shinpoong Pharm, Boryung, Jeil Pharmaceutical, Korea Prime Pharmaceutical, Daewha Pharmaceutical, DongKoo Bio & Pharma, Samchundang Pharm, Genuone Science, and Celltrion Pharm.
The two companies named as defendants in this lawsuit took on the challenge somewhat late but were the quickest to do so, following the content of the 슬롯사이트 linkage system that regards the same trial within 14 days as the same trial, on May 26 of last year. By succeeding in circumventing the 슬롯사이트 on March 22, they have left two 슬롯사이트s—'1-((2S)-2-amino-4-(2,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)-5,8-dihydropyrido(3,4-d)pyrimidin-7(6H)-yl)-4-oxobutyl)-5,' which expires in October 2031, and '5-difluoropiperidine-2-one tartrate salt hydrate,' which expires in January 2030. This success has advanced their release timeline by approximately eight years.
However, as LG Chem strikes back, the conflict surrounding Zemiglo in the market is likely to intensify. With many companies establishing claims, it is expected that they will proceed to appeals rather than settle.
Meanwhile, in efforts to expedite the release of generics for domestic new drugs such as Boryung's Dukarb and HK inno.N's K-CAB, the holders of these products are taking various legal actions. This trend indicates that the disputes between the holders of South Korean new drugs and generic manufacturers are likely to continue.