Mylan Triumphs In Tecfidera Patent Challenge
Biogen's Tecfidera Future Uncertain After Patent Challenge Loss To Mylan
Executive Summary
Following a district court decision invalidating the '514 patent for Tecfidera, Mylan says it looks forward to launching a generic after final FDA approval is granted, despite Biogen saying it will appeal the ruling. The ANDA has a November action date.
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