Although European patent offices may grant first and second medical use claims, enforcing them against potential infringers may be another matter.
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Murphy, C. Methods of treatment: Is there any protection available in Europe?. Nat Biotechnol 19, 481–482 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/88163
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