Method-of-treatment (“MoT”) claims can be powerful tools for pharmaceutical companies seeking to extend market exclusivity for their products after the original composition-of-matter patents expire. However, the District of...more
The Federal Circuit’s decision in Edwards Lifesciences Corp. v. Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., has garnered significant attention, especially concerning the application of the “safe harbor” provision under 35 U.S.C. §...more
8/28/2024
/ Denial of Rehearing ,
En Banc Review ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Generic Drugs ,
Hatch-Waxman ,
Medical Devices ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmaceutical Patents ,
Safe Harbors ,
SCOTUS
Allele v. Pfizer – The Basics. On April 23, 2021 Pfizer, Inc., BioNTechSE, and BioNTech US, Inc. (“Pfizer and BioNTech”) filed a joint reply supporting of their previously filed motion to dismiss a patent infringement...more
7/21/2021
/ 35 U.S.C. § 271(e)(1) ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Hatch-Waxman ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inventions ,
Life Sciences ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent Term Extensions ,
Pfizer ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmaceutical Patents ,
Research Tools ,
Safe Harbors