Mylan Beats Sanofi On Lantus Patent
Company Ready To Launch Insulin Glargine Upon FDA Approval
Executive Summary
A US district court has ruled in favor of Mylan in a dispute with Sanofi over a Lantus SoloStar device patent, with the patent protecting the insulin glargine injector pen found to be invalid and not infringed. Mylan, along with partner Biocon, expects to launch its Semglee version mid-year, following FDA approval.
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