AbbVie Humira Lawsuit Withstands Alvotech Attack

Attempt Fails To Dismiss Adalimumab Litigation Ahead Of FDA Decision On AVT02 Biosimilar

Alvotech has failed in an attempt to dismiss US litigation initiated by AbbVie over Alvotech’s AVT02 proposed rival to higher-strength Humira. The company is expecting an FDA decision on the adalimumab biosimilar this month.

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Alvotech had attempted to have the litigation dismissed • Source: Alamy

Alvotech’s attempt to have a US court dismiss patent litigation initiated by AbbVie over Humira (adalimumab) has fallen on deaf ears, with an Illinois district court rejecting the biosimilars firm’s arguments that the originator had sued the wrong Alvotech entity and that the venue was improper.

The decision comes as Alvotech is anticipating US Food and Drug Administration action on its AVT02 proposed higher-strength 100mg/ml adalimumab...

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