PTAB Clears Path For Earlier Generic Zytiga Launch
Executive Summary
Patent Trial and Appeal Board finds that the patent covering the blockbuster prostate cancer drug is unpatentable, which could allow generics to launch at-risk in October once they obtain FDA approval; at least 12 firms have pending ANDAs.
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