DRAXIS and University of Toronto Agree to Drop Anipryl Lawsuits.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003 DRAXIS Health Inc. (Nasdaq:DRAX) (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :DAX), the University of Toronto Research at the University of Toronto has been responsible for the world's first electronic heart pacemaker, artificial larynx, single-lung transplant, nerve transplant, artificial pancreas, chemical laser, G-suit, the first practical electron microscope, the first cloning of T-cells, and the University's Innovation Foundation have mutually agreed to dismiss, without payment, the lawsuits between them with respect to Anipryl(R), a tablet for the treatment of cognitive disorders in dogs, including Canine Cushing's Disease Cushing's disease: see Cushing, Harvey Williams. . "This brings to an end all of the disputes between the University of Toronto and DRAXIS," said Dr. Martin Barkin, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DRAXIS Health. "It removes uncertainty around the intellectual property related to Anipryl(R), and allows us to continue to focus on growing the company." Dr. George Adams George Adams may refer to:
About University of Toronto Innovations Foundation The University of Toronto Innovations Foundation's (UTIF) goal is to maximize the impact of the more than $2 million expended every day on research at Canada's leading university and the associated institutions. The Innovations Foundation was founded in 1980 to help researchers capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. unique opportunities in a variety of technologies. Staffed by over 20 professionals with a wide variety of technology and business experiences, UTIF is a leader in the field of technology commercialization. UTIF also manages the Exceler@tor, a business incubator Business incubators are organizations that support the entrepreneurial process, helping to increase survival rates for innovative startup companies. Entrepreneurs with feasible projects are selected and admitted into the incubators, where they are offered a specialized menu of for growing technology companies. For more information about the Innovations Foundation, visit: www.innovationsfoundation.com About DRAXIS Health Inc. DRAXIS Health Inc. (www.draxis.com) is a specialty pharmaceutical company involved in the development, production, marketing and distribution of therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals through DRAXIMAGE Inc. and in the provision of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services, specializing in liquid and freeze-dried injectables and other sterile products through DRAXIS Pharma Inc. DRAXIS Health employs nearly 400 staff and reported sales in 2002 in excess of US$38 million. Except for historical information, this news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 as amended, which involve risk and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Such factors include, but are not limited to, timely regulatory approval of the Company's products, the ability to obtain and enforce effective patents, the establishment and maintenance of new corporate alliances, compliance with appropriate governmental regulations, and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company's filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities authorities. The Company does not undertake to update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, later events or developments. |
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