Investing.com – Lupin has reached a settlement with Astellas Pharma of Japan, resolving patent infringement disputes over the bladder control drug Mirabegron, allowing Lupin to continue selling the product in the U.S. market.
According to a stock exchange filing, Lupin and its U.S. subsidiary will pay Astellas a total of $90 million. This includes a $75 million upfront option payment and undisclosed milestone licensing fees based on Mirabegron sales through September 2027.
The agreement ends a pending lawsuit between the two companies disclosed in April 2025.
Mirabegron is considered a key product for Lupin, contributing most of its revenue in the U.S. While the settlement and ongoing costs are expected to impact short-term profitability, it provides a clearer path for future profits.
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Investing.com – Lupin has reached a settlement with Astellas Pharma of Japan, resolving patent infringement disputes over the bladder control drug Mirabegron, allowing Lupin to continue selling the product in the U.S. market.
According to a stock exchange filing, Lupin and its U.S. subsidiary will pay Astellas a total of $90 million. This includes a $75 million upfront option payment and undisclosed milestone licensing fees based on Mirabegron sales through September 2027.
The agreement ends a pending lawsuit between the two companies disclosed in April 2025.
Mirabegron is considered a key product for Lupin, contributing most of its revenue in the U.S. While the settlement and ongoing costs are expected to impact short-term profitability, it provides a clearer path for future profits.
This article was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence. For more information, please see our Terms of Use.