Reference Drug Patent Challenges: Unpacking Recent IPR Decisions and Insights

June 21, 2024 2:00pm

Mira A. Mulvaney
Associate VP – Assistant General Patent Counsel, IP Litigation
Eli Lilly and Company

Kurt Mathas
Partner
Winston & Strawn LLP

  • Reviewing recent cases that impact the patentability of biologics
    • e.g., Amgen v. Sanofi, Kite v. Juno, and recent subject matter eligibility case law
  • Understanding the advantages for applicants to resolve prior art invalidity disputes via IPRs
  • Establishing standing to appeal in an IPR in connection with BPCIA and the FDA approval process for biosimilars
  • Appreciating the timing for applicants to file petitions for IPRs relative to filing BLAs and BPCIA litigation
  • Analyzing biosimilars IPR filings and recent PTAB decisions, e.g., the PTAB challenges relating to SOLIRIS and STELARA