AbbVie Inc.'s agreement with Amgen Inc. clears the way for Amgen to launch its biosimilar to AbbVie's Humira (adalimumab) in Europe next year and in the US in 2023. While the deal appears similar to classic patent settlements between brand-name and generic companies, the terms are unknown and it is uncertain whether other biosimilars disputes will follow this path.
Under the settlement, announced Sept. 28, AbbVie will grant non-exclusive patent licenses to Amgen for the use and sale of...






