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FTC Sides With Amneal Over Inhaler Patent Dispute With Teva

FTC’s Amicus Brief Called Teva’s Arguments “Unavailing And Inconsistent With The Statute”

 
• By Urtė Fultinavičiūtė

After sending warning letters over more than 100 improper patent listings last year, the FTC has backed Amneal in its attempt to fight ProAir originator Teva over asthma inhalers.

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In its continued effort to tackle improper patent listings, the US Federal Trade Commission has filed an amicus brief urging a US Court to remove Teva’s inhaler patents from the Food and Drug Administration’s Orange Book, as such siding with defendant Amneal.

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