The PTAB has denied institution of two IPRs filed by Coherus Biosciences against patents covering Enbrel®’s proteins, the ‘182 and ‘522 patents. The IPRs were not filed by Sandoz, but they will most likely affect Sandoz. Sandoz already has FDA approval to market Erelzi®, which is its biosimilar for Enbrel®. And Sandoz is going to trial against Amgen in April. How do Coherus IPR decisions affect Sandoz's decision to launch at risk? Or to settle with Amgen?
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