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Contents DMFs filed in the month of August 2023 General information New cost-cap system for UK patent disputes to start in early 2024 Delhi HC Grants ₹11 Lakh Damages To Woodland Intellectual Property Cloudbreak vs Allgenesis DMFs filed in the month of August 2023 In August 2023, total 72, Type-II DMFs were filed, out of which about 23 DMFs were filed by Indian companies, Aurobindo and MSN were at the top of list by filing 3 DMFs each. Chinese companies had overtaken Indian DMF filings in August. Chinese companies filed 25 DMFs. In last few quarters there’s increase in DMF filings by Chinese companies. Some of our product specific observations are as below. HOLDER SUBJECT COMMENTS MSN LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE USP This is very old API and 12 other DMF holders. Several ANDA filers too. Trazodone is used to treat depression. It is medium volume API, priced at around USD 100/KG INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE There are 20 ot