Reference Drug Patent Challenges: Unpacking Recent IPR Decisions and Insights
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