Acorda Defeats Kyle Bass, Now Awaits Ruling In Ampyra ANDA Litigation
Executive Summary
Patent Trial and Appeal Board upheld validity of four Acorda patents; district court judge to issue decision on five patents. Victory would block generic competition until 2025.
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