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Korean Botox Players in Another Round of Patent Fights: Medytox (086900 KS) Sues Hugel (145020 KS)
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SUMMARY
- Hugel Inc (145020 KS) dominates South Korean botulinum toxin market, with ~50% share. The company already has presence in China and aims to launch its product in Europe this year.
- Hugel’s ambitious target to enter into the world’s largest botulinum toxin market, U.S. is facing a big obstacle as Medy Tox Inc (086900 KS) filed a complaint against the company.
- Medytox’s U.S. business is uncertain after the ending of its exclusive licensing agreement with Abbvie Inc (ABBV US).
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