Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Lupin Pharmaceuticals and Mylan Pharmaceuticals have successfully appealed against a New Jersey district court’s decision to uphold as valid two US patents protecting the Vimovo (naproxen/esomeprazole magnesium) combination marketed by Horizon Pharma under license from Nuvo.
Reddy’s, Lupin And Mylan Clear Two Vimovo Patents From Path
Three generics players in the US have helped to clear the path for generic rivals to the Vimovo analgesic by winning an appeals verdict of written descriptions for two patents.
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