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Venable’s BiologicsHQ Monthly Injection - October 2024

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Welcome to Venable’s BiologicsHQ Monthly Injection – October 2024...more

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PTAB Institutes Eight More IPRs Filed by Merck on Johns Hopkins Pembrolizumab Patents

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​​​​​​​In the last few weeks, the PTAB has granted institution of eight IPRs filed by Merck on Johns Hopkins patents directed to methods of treatment using pembrolizumab. The eight patents are generally directed to methods...more

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Patent Case Summaries | Week Ending September 20, 2024

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Vascular Solutions LLC, et al. v. Medtronic, Inc., et al., No. 2024-1398 (Fed. Cir. (D. Minn.) Sept. 16, 2024). Opinion by Mazzant (sitting by designation), joined by Moore and Prost....more

Fenwick & West LLP

The Interplay of Appeals to the Federal Circuit from Both District Court and the PTAB

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The recent case involving United Therapeutics' patent on Tyvaso and Liquidia's Yutrepia sheds light on the complexities of patent law. The Federal Circuit's initial infringement finding, followed by the Patent Trial and...more

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PTAB Institutes Sarepta’s IPR

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As we previously reported, REGENXBIO’s litigation against Sarepta, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 11,680,274 (the “’274 patent”) by Sarepta’s gene therapy product, was stayed pending resolution of Sarepta’s IPR...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Cellect and Allergan: Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (ODP) in Reexamination and Reissue

Takeaways: 1. ODP in reexamination and reissue remains unpredictable despite Allergan 2. Patent Owners should carefully review ODP rejections to ensure they are proper Obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) is a legal...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The PTAB Review - August 2024

This issue of The PTAB Review begins by providing an analysis of how institution decisions consider declaration testimony submitted by a patent owner. Next, it summarizes proposed rulemaking from the United States Patent and...more

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Recent PTAB Developments for Regeneron’s Aflibercept-Dosing Patents

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There have been several recent developments in the PTAB with respect to Regeneron’s aflibercept-dosing patents. On July 8, Regeneron voluntarily dismissed its appeals to the Federal Circuit (Case Nos. 2023-1395 and...more

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Cancer Drugs: Antibody-Drug Conjugate Litigation

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Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are typically composed of a monoclonal antibody attached to a cytotoxic drug via a chemical linker. The antibody is able to identify biomarkers on and attach to cancer cells, allowing targeted...more

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Patent Case Summaries | Week Ending July 12, 2024

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Natera, Inc. v. NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc., Nos. 2024-1324, -1409 (Fed. Cir. (M.D.N.C.) July 12, 2024). Opinion by Moore, joined by Taranto and Chen....more

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Venable’s BiologicsHQ Monthly Injection - July 2024

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Welcome to Venable’s BiologicsHQ Monthly Injection – July 2024...more

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The Appeals Review Panel’s In Re Xencor Decision: The USPTO Provides Its Position on Written Description and Means-Plus-Function...

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On May 17, 2024, an Appeals Review Panel (ARP) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) released its decision in Ex parte Chamberlain (referred to in Federal Circuit proceedings as In re Xencor;...more

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PTAB Issues Final Written Decisions On Zynteglo® Gene Therapy Patents

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On April 22, 2024, the PTAB issued Final Written Decisions in two related inter partes reviews, IPR2023-00070 and IPR2023-00074, upholding two patents that cover Zynteglo® (betibeglogene autotemcel), a gene therapy treatment...more

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PTAB Issues Final Written Decisions Finding Claims of Recombinant Lentiviral Vector Patents Valid

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​​​​​​​On April 22, 2024, the PTAB issued final written decisions in IPR2023-00070 and IPR2023-00074, filed by Bluebird Bio on two patents related to recombinant lentiviral vectors — U.S. Patent Nos. 7,541,179 and 8,058,061,...more

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Patent Case Summaries | Week Ending April 12, 2024

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Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., et al. v. Norwich Pharmaceuticals Inc., Nos. 2022-2153, 2023-1952 (Fed. Cir. (D. Del.) Apr. 11, 2024). Opinion by Lourie, joined by Chen. Opinion dissenting-in-part by Cunningham....more

Knobbe Martens

Routine Optimization of Result-Effective Variable Can Bridge Gaps in Prior Art

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PFIZER INC. v. SANOFI PASTEUR INC. - Before Lourie, Bryson, and Stark.  Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board....more

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PTAB Denies Seagen’s Request for Director Review of Unpatentability Decision in Adcetris® Patent PGR

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On March 27, 2024, the PTAB summarily denied Seagen’s February 14, 2024 request for Director Review of the PTAB’s January 16, 2024 Final Written Decision (“FWD”) in PGR2021-00030 related to Adcetris® (brentuximab vedotin)....more

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Cardiovalve Ltd. v. Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (Fed. Cir. 2024)

Last week, the Federal Circuit handed down a pair of non-precedential decisions affirming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. This post concerns the decision in Cardiovalve Ltd....more

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Medtronic, Inc. v. Teleflex Life Sciences Ltd. (Fed. Cir. 2024)

Last week the Federal Circuit handed down a pair of non-precedential decisions affirming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings.  This post concerns the decision in Medtronic, Inc....more

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Patent Case Summaries | Week Ending March 8, 2024

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Chewy, Inc. v. International Business Machines Corp., No. 2022-1756 (Fed. Cir. (S.D.N.Y.) Mar. 5, 2024). Opinion by Moore, joined by Stoll and Cunningham. IBM owns two patents that generally relate to improvements in...more

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Stelara® Biosimilar Updates: Settlement of IPR and FDA Review of Proposed Biosimilar

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On March 4, 2024, the PTAB granted Biocon and Janssen’s joint motion to terminate IPR2023-01444 due to a settlement reached prior to an institution decision. The parties announced in a press release that their settlement and...more

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Genentech and Partners Voluntarily Dismiss IPR Appeals Related to Genentech’s ACTEMRA® (Tocilizumab)

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​​​​​​​On February 12, 2024, Chugai, Genentech, and Hoffmann-La Roche filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of their appeals of the PTAB’s Final Written Decisions in IPR2022-00578 and IPR2022-00579. The appeals concerned...more

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The PTAB Finds Claims of Two EYLEA® Patents Unpatentable and Regeneron Files its Sixth Complaint Against a Proposed EYLEA®...

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The new year has brought a wave of activity for EYLEA® (aflibercept) biosimilars. Following up on our previous report (EYLEA® (aflibercept) and Soliris® (eculizumab) IPR and BPCIA Litigation Updates, December 31, 2023), in...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 20th Paragraph IV Disputes - April 25th - 26th, New York, NY

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 20th Annual Paragraph IV Disputes & the 40th Anniversary of the Hatch-Waxman Act returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will take a retrospective look at...more

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2024 BakerHostetler IP Perspectives - Forecasts, Trends and Accomplishments

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Trends, triumphs and challenges – the first annual BakerHostetler IP Perspectives (BHIPP) provides insights on all three fronts in the complex world of intellectual property (IP). From the potential hazards associated with...more

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