

With Weight Loss Drugs in High Demand, Trademark Litigation Targets Counterfeits
Novo Nordisk and Lilly, two pharmaceutical giants behind the blockbuster diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound (Ozempic, et al.), currently find themselves embroiled in legal battles with wellness centers, medical spas, and compounding pharmacies. Both companies are taking action to protect their trademarks and intellectual property. Despite being separate companies, the key trademark-related legal concerns they face have significant overlap.

The Rx for Counterfeit Drugs: Protecting Pharma’s Patents and Trademarks
Gilead Sciences Inc. and Janssen Pharmaceuticals have accused Safe Chain Solutions of distributing counterfeit HIV medications. Safe Chain's unauthorized use of trademarks not only poses major public health risks, it also undermines pharmaceutical brands' integrity, emphasizing the need to protect intellectual property and trademarks in the healthcare industry.