Patent litigation lasts an average of three years and generic companies win more than 60 per cent of cases.

However, the originator used various techniques to keep generics off the market, including the filing of patent clusters and patent litigation.

Much of that loss, though, was the result of some patent litigation charges the company took in the quarter.

Invalidity opinions are often sought prior to patent litigation.

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