Novo Nordisk A/S: China’s Supreme People’s Court delivers a positive ruling on the semaglutide compound patent

Bagsværd, Denmark, 31 December 2025 – Today, the Supreme People’s Court in China made a positive decision concerning the intellectual property rights relating to the semaglutide compound patent. Novo Nordisk is pleased that the Court has upheld the Beijing IP Court ruling recognising the validity of the semaglutide compound patent.

“This outcome is very positive for semaglutide and demonstrates firm government support for protecting medical innovation,” said Mike Doustdar, president and CEO of Novo Nordisk. “This decision also strengthens confidence for foreign companies’ sustainable development in China and will motivate further development and introduction of innovative medicines for the benefit of patients.”