Sandoz Will Appeal Against US Enbrel Patent Setback
Executive Summary
Sandoz expects to bring an expedited appeal against a US district court’s finding that two patents protecting Amgen’s Enbrel etanercept brand until 2028 and 2029 are valid.
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