Mylan Defeats Teva's Motion for Summary Judgment on Copaxone; Court Orders Trial on Inequitable Conduct Defense to Commence July

PITTSBURGH, June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today confirmed that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has denied Teva's motion for a summary judgment finding of no inequitable conduct in relation to Copaxone®.  

In addition, the court set a start date of July 11, 2011, for the trial regarding Mylan's inequitable conduct affirmative defense. The remaining issues will be tried beginning on Sept. 7, 2011.

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