California's law governing brand-generic patent settlement agreements appears to be more restrictive than the US Federal Trade Commission's position on these deals, as it says they are presumed to be anticompetitive if the generic manufacturer receives "anything of value" from the brand company, with certain exceptions.
California's Pay-For-Delay Law May Be Harsher Than FTC Regulation, Could Face Legal Challenge
Governor Newsom signs bill that presumes brand-generic patent settlements are anticompetitive; AAM says the law violates US Constitution by attempting to regulate transactions outside the state.

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