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Post-Grant Review

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Post-grant review was introduced by the America Invents Act (AIA) as a counterpart to inter partes review. Several aspects of post-grant review are designed to allow the proceedings to conclude quickly. Also, post-grant review contemplates several litigation-like aspects, such as limited discovery, protective orders, and settlement.

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Biosimilars 2020 Year in Review

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The biosimilar pathway was designed to increase competition for biologics and reduce healthcare costs. Note that FDA still has not designated any biosimilar as interchangeable to its reference product. No earlier than July 31, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than November 20, 2023 per settlement. . Introduction.