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Gilead settles patent litigation for Descovy, Vemlidy, Odefsey; generic licenses begin 2031-2032
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
- Agreements with Lupin, Apotex, Macleods, Hetero, Cipla resolve patent challenges for HIV drugs.
- License for Descovy and Vemlidy begins Oct 31, 2031; for Odefsey begins Jan 31, 2032, with earlier entry possible.
- Agreements filed with FTC and DOJ; dismissals filed in Delaware district court.
- Settlement removes litigation uncertainty but establishes generic entry timeline for key HIV portfolio.