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House of Representatives committee probes Allergan IPR deal

A US House of Representatives committee has begun a probe into Allergan’s patent deal with a Native American tribe.

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6 November 2017   A US House of Representatives committee has called a hearing on the issue of IP rights being owned by entities that claim sovereign immunity.
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6 October 2017   The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has said it is “outraged” by proposed legislation introduced by Senator Claire McCaskill aimed at tackling sovereign immunity.
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