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Gilead settles Biktarvy patent litigation with ViiV for $1.25B upfront + 3% royalty through 2027
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
- One-time payment of $1.25B to ViiV in Q1 2022; pre-tax charge of $1.25B recorded in Q4 2021.
- Ongoing 3% royalty on U.S. sales of Biktarvy and bictegravir products until October 5, 2027.
- Settlement resolves all pending and potential claims across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
- ViiV grants Gilead a broad worldwide license and covenant not to sue for bictegravir.