Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) sues Eli lilly (LLY) in US federal court, alleging claim under the Lanham Act, according to court records

Novo Nordisk's lawsuit against Eli Lilly under the Lanham Act suggests it perceives a competitive threat from misleading advertising claims related to weight loss products.

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