AbbVie, Allergan takes on Swiss aesthetics rival over syringe design

The latest clash between two facial aesthetics rivals centres on a Swiss rival’s newly approved syringe, which AbbVie and Allergan claim infringes five US design patents.

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AbbVie, Allergan takes on Swiss aesthetics rival over syringe design

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