Obviousness, the CAFC, and Second Generation Filing Strategies

Author

Dr. Benjamin A. Vaughan and Dr. Nicole Sassu
Lathrop Gage LLP, Boston MA

Presentation

256th ACS National Meeting - Boston
Monday, August 20, 2018, 9AM
"Developments in Pharmaceutical Patent Law"

Abstract

This lecture provides an overview of obviousness as it relates to pharmaceuticals and commercial drug formulations. Additionally, patent strategies and the most recent federal circuit cases relating to “second generation” filings, which are directed toward discoveries involving previously  known pharmaceuticals, such as pharmaceutical formulations, dosing strategies, and combination therapies will be discussed. Relevant case law related to second generation filings will be reviewed to provide important insight into effective patent specification and claim drafting strategies for such discoveries. This presentation will be useful to those with all levels of experience in pharmaceutical patent law.