Legal Notebook: Catalyst’s Suit vs. FDA Is Tossed, Avonex Patent Invalidity Verdict Is Reinstated

Court finds US FDA did not impede Catalyst orphan exclusivity for Firdapse as it approved different indication for competing product. Biogen loses 10-year patent battle against competing multiple sclerosis drug makers.

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District court dismisses suit agaisnt FDA while appeals court reverses Biogen win in multiple sclerosis drug patent dispute • Source: Shutterstock

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