KRKA, d. d., Novo mesto

Rejected motion for temporary injunction relating to active ingredient montelukast in Slovenia

The Higher Court in Ljubljana rejected the appeal filed by Merck Frosst Canada Limited, Purdy's Wharf Tower One, 1959 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, against the decision of the District Court in Ljubljana dated 17 October 2007. The court has rejected the motion of Merck Frosst Canada Limited to grant a temporary injunction against defendants Krka, d. d., Novo mesto, Slovenia, and Salus, d. d., Ljubljana, Slovenia, prohibiting manufacturing, offering for sale, marketing, and importing of the product MONKASTA® or any other product containing active pharmaceutical ingredient montelukast in Slovenia due to the alleged infringement of the plaintiff's patent that protects this product.

Krka informed the public about the decision of the District Court in Ljubljana to reject the motion on 14 June 2007.

Date: 13. 3. 2008