Roche Therapeutics, Inc v GenRx Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 83

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Roche Therapeutics, Inc v GenRx Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 83

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – pharmaceutical patent – interlocutory hearing seeking injunctions to prevent alleged infringement – whether serious question to be tried as to whether there will be infringement – whether patent is invalid – whether impugned products would infringe patent even if valid – where balance of convenience lies National Health Act 1953 (Cth) Patents Act 1990 (Cth)ss 7, 18, 117, 138 Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) Anaesthetic Supplies Pty Ltd v Rescare Ltd (1994) 50 FCR 1 referred to Gillette Safety Razor Company v Anglo-American Trading Co Ltd (1913) 30 RPC 465 referred to Hexal Australia Pty Limited v Roche Therapeutics Inc [2005] FCA 1218 referred to Re BA's Application (1915) 32 RPC 348 referred to Rescare Limited v Anaesthetic Supplies Pty Limited (1992) 25 IPR 119 referred to Macquarie Dictionary, 4th ed, Macquarie University, 2005 Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th ed, Oxford University, 2002 Gilbert EM, Olsen SL, Mealey P, Volkman K, Garrabee P, and Bristow MR "Is beta-receptor up-regulation necessary for improved LV function in dilated cardiomyopathy?" (Paper presented at EMH Milan, 1991). Kelly DT, "Carvedilol in Heart Failure", Cardiology 1993, 82 (Suppl 3). 45-59. Metra M, Nardi M, Giubbini R, Dei Cas L, "Effects of Short- and Long- Term Carvedilol Administration on Rest and Exercise Hemodynamic Variables, Exercise Capacity and Clinical Conditions in Patients with Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy" J Am Coll Cardiol vol 24, no 7, 1994. ROCHE THERAPEUTICS, INC & ORS v GENRX PTY LTD NSD2429 OF 2006

EMMETT J

9 FEBRUARY 2007

SYDNEY IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT REGISTRY NSD2429 OF 2006

BETWEEN: ROCHE THERAPEUTICS, INC

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