Amgen Fails To Block Cipla’s Generic Cinacalcet In US, And It May Change How Patent Settlements Are Drafted
Executive Summary
Amgen is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its breach of contract claim, court says, concluding that Teva’s December launch of its noninfringing generic precludes the Sensipar marketer from seeking recovery for Cipla’s at-risk launch under the Amgen-Cipla settlement agreement.
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