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AbbVie settles RINVOQ patent litigation; no generic entry until at least April 2037
AbbVie Inc.
- Settled litigation with all generic manufacturers over RINVOQ (upadacitinib) ANDAs.
- No generic entry expected before April 2037 in the US, assuming pediatric exclusivity.
- Extends AbbVie's market exclusivity for RINVOQ, a key immunology drug.
- Settlement and license agreements subject to standard acceleration provisions.
- Removes a significant overhang for AbbVie's revenue stream.
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