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Jazz Pharmaceuticals sues 10 generic filers over Epidiolex patents; seeks 30-month stay
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
- 10 ANDA filers, including Teva, Padagis, Apotex, Lupin, Taro, and others, filed paragraph IV certifications for generic Epidiolex.
- Jazz filed patent infringement suit on January 3, 2023 in District of New Jersey.
- Lawsuit seeks FDA approval no earlier than expiration of last asserted patent; triggers automatic 30-month stay.
- Epidiolex has Orphan Drug Exclusivity for LGS/Dravet through Sept 2025 (ages 2+) and July 2027 (ages 1-2 and TSC).
- No other ANDA filers identified as of filing date.