KRKA, d. d., Novo mesto

Temporary injunction for alleged infringement of Valsacor tablets production patent in Slovenia

Krka, d. d., Novo mesto (hereafter Krka) announces to the interested public that on 23 February 2009 received the decision of the District Court in Ljubljana that rejects the request of Novartis AG, Switzerland, for temporary injunction that would prohibit Krka to manufacture and market the product Valsacor, film coated tablets in all strengths, or whichever other product that may infringe the patent EP 1 410 797 in Slovenia.

The court decision is not final yet. Novartis may file an appeal against the court decision.

Date: 24. 2. 2009