Supernus Wins Appeal on Oxtellar XR® against TWi
Second Appeal Win against Generic Filers
ROCKVILLE, Md., September 6, 2018 - Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUPN), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the New Jersey District Court’s decision that TWi infringed three Oxtellar XR Orange Book patents (U.S. Patent Nos. 7,722,898; 7,910,131; and 8,821,930) and that all three Oxtellar XR Orange Book patents are valid. This ruling follows a December 12, 2016 appellate decision affirming a decision by the same district court that Actavis also infringed Supernus’ Oxtellar XR patents.
“We are very pleased with the Appeals Court decision which marks the end of any outstanding litigation issues and generic challenges to Oxtellar XR. This decision, following the New Jersey District Court’s decision in 2017, further substantiates Supernus’ strong patents protecting Oxtellar XR,” said Jack A. Khattar, President and CEO of Supernus.
Supernus is focused on building Oxtellar XR into a long term sustainable franchise. We continue to be excited about the future growth of Oxtellar XR including the potential label expansion to include monotherapy treatment of partial seizures of epilepsy and the development program in bipolar disorder.
Oxtellar XR is protected by eight issued patents that expire no earlier than 2027.
About Oxtellar XR
Oxtellar XR is the first approved novel, oral once-daily extended release formulation of oxcarbazepine for the treatment of epilepsy. Oxtellar XR is an antiepileptic drug indicated for adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in adults and in children 6 to 17 years of age. The product is available in 150mg, 300mg, and 600mg extended-release tablets.
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About Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system diseases. The Company currently markets Trokendi XR® (extended-release topiramate) for the prophylaxis of migraine and the treatment of epilepsy, and Oxtellar XR® (extended-release oxcarbazepine) for the treatment of epilepsy. The Company is also developing several product candidates to address large market opportunities in psychiatry, including SPN-810 for the treatment of Impulsive Aggression in ADHD patients and SPN-812 for the treatment of ADHD.
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Jack A. Khattar, President and CEO
Gregory S. Patrick, Vice President and CFO
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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