The PTAB has instituted IPR2016-01837, in which Hospira challenges Genentech’s U.S. Patent 7,807,799.  The institution decision extends to all challenged claims, claims 1-3 and 5-11.  According to the decision, the ‘799 patent relates to improved methods for conducting protein A affinity chromatography, and the specification includes an example using trastuzumab.  Trastuzumab is marketed by Genentech under the trade-name Herceptin®, and is indicated for treating certain types of breast cancer.

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