2020 (Gyo-Ke) 10071 [Agent for Treating/Preventing Osteoporosis] <Kanno>

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Category: Other Japanese law

Topics: Inventive step, Motivation and teaching away

First published on this website: 2026-11-01

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2020 (Gyo-Ke) 10071 [Agent for Treating/Preventing Osteoporosis] <Kanno>

*Common general technical knowledge at filing ⇒ Obvious

“Given the common general technical knowledge that osteoporosis incidence increases with age …, age 65 or older … is an entirely natural choice.” “Even if … the risk-reduction rate … for those aged 75 or older is low …, this does not affect … motivation to select patients aged 65 or older … for administration.”

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