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Pacira BioSciences Comments on Ruling on EXPAREL Patent Litigation from U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX), the industry leader in its commitment to non-opioid pain management
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[{"type":"text","content":"TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX), the industry leader in its commitment to non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions, today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has found that the company’s U.S. Patent No. 11,033,495 (the ‘495 patent) is not valid. “We remain steadfast in our belief in the strength and validity of our intellectual property and that eVenus is infringing upon our patents,” said Frank D. Lee, chief executive officer of Pacira BioSciences. “In light of the Court’s decision, we are considering our legal options, which include pursuing an appellate review at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Court as warranted.” “We firmly believe we have built a strong portfolio of intellectual property and that the EXPAREL franchise is well protected on multiple levels. Three separate infringement suits are underway, and we have additional patents that are forthcoming,” added Mr. Lee. About Pacira Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX) is committed to providing non-opioid pain management options to as many patients as possible to redefine the role of opioids as rescue therapy only. Pacira has three commercial-stage non-opioid treatments: EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), a long-acting local analgesic currently approved for infiltration, fascial plane block, and as an interscalene brachial plexus nerve block for postsurgical pain management; ZILRETTA® (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), an extended-release, intra-articular injection indicated for the management of osteoarthritis knee pain; and ioveraº®, a novel, handheld device for delivering immediate, long-acting, drug-free pain control using precise, controlled doses of cold temperature to a targeted nerve. To learn more about Pacira, including the corporate mission to reduce overreliance on opioids, visit www.pacira.com. Forward-Looking Statements Any statements in this press release about Pacira’s future expectations, plans, trends, outlook, projections and prospects, and other statements containing the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of...