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Federal Circuit affirms Exelixis patents; generic competitor blocked until Jan 15, 2030
EXELIXIS, INC.
- Court of Appeals affirmed validity of U.S. Patent Nos. 11,091,439, 11,091,440, 11,098,015.
- FDA approval of MSN's ANDA effective no earlier than Jan 15, 2030, subject to appeals and exclusivity.
- MSN's appeal on patent 11,298,349 dismissed as moot; that ruling vacated.
- Separate litigation on patent 12,128,039 (expires Feb 2032) with trial set for Nov 2026.
- Outcome protects Exelixis from generic competition until at least 2030.
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