Delisting Of Jazz’s Xyrem Patent In Orange Book Could Spur More Infringement Counterclaims
Executive Summary
Jazz’s REMS patent on distribution of Xyrem does not belong in the Orange Book because it is directed to systems rather than a method of using the drug, court rules, agreeing with FTC’s analysis.
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