In the past decade of experience with the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, a number of questions about the biosimilar pathway have been resolved through litigation. This week on the podcast, we're speaking with attorneys Robert Cerwinski, JD, and Alexandra Valenti, JD, both of whom are partners at Goodwin, about experience with litigation, the road ahead for biosimilars, and Goodwin's recently published guide to biosimilar litigation.
In the past decade of experience with the the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, a number of questions about the biosimilar pathway have been resolved through litigation. This week on the podcast, we're speaking with attorneys Robert Cerwinski, JD, and Alexandra Valenti, JD, both of whom are partners at Goodwin, about experience with litigation, the road ahead for biosimilars, and Goodwin's recently published guide to biosimilars litigation.
To learn more about the Guide to Biosimilars Litigation and Regulation in the US, visit the purchase page here.
Eye on Pharma: Canadian Aflibercept Settlement; Sandoz Acquires Cimerli; Payer Chooses Cyltezo
March 6th 2024Biocon Biologics settled with the maker of Eylea (aflibercept), announcing a launch date for its biosimilar competitor in Canada; Sandoz has officially acquired Cimerli, a ranibizumab biosimilar; AARP Medicare Rx from United Healthcare has added Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) and removed the originator (Humira) from its formulary.
Decoding the Patent Puzzle: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Biosimilars
March 17th 2024On this episode of Not So Different, Ha Kung Wong, JD, an intellectual patent attorney and partner at Venable LLP, details the confusing landscape that is the US patent system and how it can be improved to help companies overcome barriers to biosimilar competition.
Patient With MS Sues J&J Over ERISA Violation
February 14th 2024After a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) was forced to pay exorbitant out-of-pocket costs for a brand name medication when she could’ve gotten a generic for way less, the patient filed a class action complaint against her employer, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), for violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Biosimilars Rheumatology Roundup for February 2024—Podcast Edition
March 3rd 2024On this episode of Not So Different, The Center for Biosimilars® revisited all the major rheumatology biosimilar news from February 2024, including the FDA approval of the 10th adalimumab biosimilar, the promise for an oral delivery system for ustekinumab, and the impact of adalimumab products on COVID-19 antibodies.
Eye on Pharma: Fresh Biosimilar Lawsuits; FDA to Review Ustekinumab, Denosumab Biosimilars
January 11th 2024As Regeneron gears up for a legal battle with biosimilar competitors for its reference aflibercept, CareFirst files a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for restricting biosimilar ustekinumab competition; Celltrion and Accord BioPharma file with the FDA to approve their respective biosimilar candidates.