HAYWARD, Calif., Jun 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPXL) today confirms that Pfizer Inc., Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC and Pfizer Health AB (collectively, "Pfizer") have filed suit for patent infringement against Impax in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in connection with Detrol(R) (tolterodine tartrate) immediate-release, 1 mg and 2 mg tablets.
Impax filed its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) containing a paragraph IV certification for a generic version of Detrol(R) with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Following receipt of the notice from the FDA that Impax's ANDA had been accepted for filing, Impax notified the New Drug Application holder and patent owner of its paragraph IV certification.
On May 31, Pfizer filed suit for patent infringement against Impax formally initiating the patent challenge process under the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Detrol(R) is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. According to Wolters Kluwer Health, U.S. sales of Detrol(R) immediate-release, 1 mg and 2 mg tablets were approximately $62 million for the 12 months ended March 2011.
About Impax Laboratories, Inc.
Impax Laboratories, Inc. is a technology-based specialty pharmaceutical company applying its formulation expertise and drug delivery technology to the development of controlled-release and specialty generics in addition to the development of branded products. Impax markets its generic products through its Global Pharmaceuticals division and markets its branded products through the Impax Pharmaceuticals division. Additionally, where strategically appropriate, Impax has developed marketing partnerships to fully leverage its technology platform. Impax is headquartered in Hayward, California, and has a full range of capabilities in its Hayward, Philadelphia and Taiwan facilities. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at: www.impaxlabs.com.
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