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Federal Circuit upholds Collegium's Belbuca patents; blocks Alvogen generic until 2032
COLLEGIUM PHARMACEUTICAL, INC
- Alvogen conceded infringement; Federal Circuit ruling bars generic entry until 2032 patent expiry (9,901,539 patent).
- Court upheld validity of claims in '866 (2027) and '539 (2032) patents; remanded some claims of '866 and '843 patents (2027) for reconsideration.
- Decision reinforces strength of Belbuca patent portfolio, protecting key chronic pain product from generic competition.