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Madras High Court Blocks Pfizer's Evidence Request in Patent Case

11/29/2025

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The Madras High Court denied a Delaware court's request for evidence from Softgel Healthcare in a Pfizer and Cipla patent dispute.
The court ruled the request violated Article 23 of the Hague Convention.
The Madras High Court noted Softgel Healthcare is not a party to the United States case and cannot be compelled to disclose documents that could threaten its Indian patent, overturning Pfizer's win.

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The Madras High Court denied a Delaware court's request for evidence from Softgel Healthcare in a Pfizer and Cipla patent dispute.
The court ruled the request violated Article 23 of the Hague Convention.
The Madras High Court noted Softgel Healthcare is not a party to the United States case and cannot be compelled to disclose documents that could threaten its Indian patent, overturning Pfizer's win.