AbbVie's Fourth Humira Patent Settlement Allows Sandoz Biosimilar US Entry Eight Months After Amgen
Executive Summary
Sandoz joins list of companies that opt to settle rather than challenge AbbVie's hefty patent portfolio; staggered launches offer model for future deals.
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