March 11th 2025
The denosumab biosimilar market is poised for disruption with 3 FDA-approved biosimilars, at least 5 awaiting approval, and launches anticipated to start in May 2025, while ongoing patent litigation continues to shape the competitive landscape.
Federal Circuit Sides With Biosimilar Developer Sandoz in Landmark Decision
December 14th 2017The federal circuit ruled today in Amgen v Sandoz that state law cannot compel drug makers to participate in the so-called “patent dance” provided for in the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act because state law cannot preempt federal law.
Legal Battles Over the Biosimilars Patent Dance Continue in Amgen v Hospira
June 1st 2017The ongoing district court litigation of Amgen v Hospira—a case regarding Hospira’s proposed biosimilar to epoetin alfa (Epogen), a biological agent used to treat anemia—progressed on May 26, 2017, when counsel for Amgen filed a motion for a preliminary injunction.