Martek Biosciences has reached a settlement with Capsugel France that will see the supplement maker purchase all its algal DHA exclusively from Martek.

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The news draws to a close Martek’s patent infringement action, which was filed in the High Court of Strasbourg, France, last year.


Additionally, Martek and Capsugel will jointly develop a product containing Martek’s algal DHA in Capsugel’s proprietary Licaps liquid-filled hard capsules, the companies revealed.


This settlement agreement between Martek and Capsugel does not include Martek’s action against Lonza, which continues, Martek said.

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