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Sun Pharma settles patent Litigation for generic Linzess

Mumbai, January 18, 2018: Pharma Major, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiaries have reached an agreement with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Allergan plc (together known as the Companies) to resolve the patent litigation regarding submission of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Linzess (Linaclotide capsules) in the US.

Pursuant to the terms of the settlement, the Companies will grant, the wholly owned subsidiaries of Sun Pharma, a license to market a generic version of Linzess in the United States beginning February 1, 2031 (subject to USFDA approval) or earlier under certain circumstances company said in afiling with BSE.

As a result of the settlement, all Hatch-Waxman litigation between Sun Pharma and the Companies, regarding the Linzess patents, will be dismissed. Additional details regarding the settlement were not disclosed.

United News of India

The Pharma Times News Bureau

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