Mylan Scores IPR Victory, Paving The Way For Follow-On Lantus
Executive Summary
US Patent and Trademark Office invalidated two patents covering Sanofi's Lantus vial, clearing the way for Mylan to launch a follow-on product after FDA approval.
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