Novartis (NVS) has lost a lawsuit that accused MSN Pharmaceuticals of infringing on its patent for chronic heart failure treatment drug Entresto, according to a federal court decision in Delaware published Friday.
MSN Pharmaceuticals will be allowed to manufacture and sell a generic version of Novartis' drug, according to a decision from US District Judge Richard Andrews.
The patent for the drug expires on November 8, 2026, the court document said.
Novartis said it was "disappointed" and plans to appeal the decision, the company said in an emailed statement to MT Newswires.
MSN Pharmaceuticals did not immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.
Novartis shares were down 2% in recent trading.
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