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Axsome settles AUVELITY patent litigation with Teva; generic entry no earlier than 2038-2039
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
- Settlement grants Teva license to sell generic AUVELITY starting Mar 31, 2039 (if pediatric exclusivity) or Sep 30, 2038 (if not).
- All ongoing AUVELITY patent litigation in U.S. District Court for New Jersey will be terminated.
- Agreement is subject to review by the U.S. FTC and U.S. Department of Justice.
- CEO Herriot Tabuteau says settlement reflects strength of Axsome’s IP portfolio and commitment to CNS innovation.