Allergan sues Sun Pharma for patent infringement — 3 insights

Forest Laboratories and Allergan filed a suit against Sun Pharma for patent infringement in the District of Delaware’s U.S. District Court, Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review reports.

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Here’s what you should know:

1. Allergan and Forest Labs are suing Sun Pharma over the company’s abbreviated new drug application for Linzess.

2. Linzess treats chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Allergan and Forest want a court order to prevent Sun Pharma from bringing Linzess to market.

3. The pharmaceutical companies are also suing Sun Pharma for monetary relief if the drug goes to market.

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