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Article: Ortho-McNeil Neurologics to Appeal Patent Ruling on RAZADYNE(R).
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- August 28, 2008
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TITUSVILLE, N.J., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it will appeal yesterday's decision by the U.S. District Court of Delaware, which ruled the patent for RAZADYNE(R) (galantamine hydrobromide) is invalid.
The decision allows FDA-approved generic versions of immediate-release galantamine hydrobromide to enter the U.S. marketplace "at risk" pending an appeal. A favorable ruling would have provided patent protection for RAZADYNE(R) IR until the patent expires on December 14, 2008.
"We are disappointed by the court's decision and will appeal this ruling," said Janet ...