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MediciNova may receive portion of Genzyme's damages from Novartis Zolgensma patent suit
MEDICINOVA INC
- Genzyme filed First Amended Complaint on Feb 23, 2022 in Delaware court adding U.S. Patent No. 9,051,542 against Novartis over Zolgensma.
- MediciNova, as successor to Avigen, assigned patents to Genzyme in 2005 and may receive a portion of any damages recovered.
- Lawsuit targets unauthorized use of rAAV vectors for gene therapy drug Zolgensma.
- No guarantee of payment; contingent on Genzyme's recovery via settlement or judgment.