Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited v. Granules India Limited

2:25-cv-14606 D.N.J. Closed 14 patents
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Infringement action filed 13 Aug 2025 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and closed 26 Mar 2026, with 14 patents asserted. Recorded basis of termination: consent judgment.

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Case no.
2:25-cv-14606
Verdict cause
Infringement action
Court
D.N.J.
Court level
District Court
Case region
New Jersey
Chief judge
None recorded
Trial level
First instance
Filed – Closed
13 Aug 2025 – 26 Mar 2026
Duration
225 days
Basis of termination
Consent Judgment
Products & marks
Generic version of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Xywav® drug product · calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates oral solution
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US11554102B2 Active App. US15/930295

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their uses for the treatment of disorders

Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and formulations comprising mixed salts of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). Also provided herein are methods of making the pharmaceutical compositions and formulations, and methods of their use for the treatment of sleep disorders such as apnea, sleep time disturbances, narcolepsy, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucination, sleep arousal, insomnia, and nocturnal myoclonus.

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Patent standing
Legal status
Active
Granted
17 Jan 2023
Earliest priority
14 Dec 2012
Est. expiry
11 Jan 2033
Validity challenges
None recorded
Licences recorded
None recorded
Classification
A61K31/19A61K31/554A61K9/00A61K9/08
Prosecution counsel
Jones Day
Examiner
ALLEY, GENEVIEVE S
US11554102B2 patent drawing, figure 1
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US8901173B2 Active App. US14/172751

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their use for the treatment of disorders

Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and formulations comprising mixed salts of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). Also provided herein are methods of making the pharmaceutical compositions and formulations, and methods of their use for the treatment of sleep disorders such as apnea, sleep time disturbances, narcolepsy, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucination, sleep arousal, insomnia, and nocturnal myoclonus.

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Patent standing
Legal status
Active
Granted
2 Dec 2014
Earliest priority
14 Dec 2012
Est. expiry
11 Jan 2033
Validity challenges
None recorded
Licences recorded
None recorded
Classification
A61K31/19A61K31/554
Prosecution counsel
Jones Day
Examiner
RICHTER, JOHANN R
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Basis of termination

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"Plaintiff Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited (“Jazz”) and Defendant Granules India Limited (“Granules”), the parties in the above-captioned action, hereby stipulate and consent to entry of judgment and an injunction in this action as follows: IT IS this 26th day of March, 2026: ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED as follows: 1. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the above action andhas personal jurisdiction over the parties for purposes of this action only, including as set forth below in Paragraph 6 of this Consent Judgment. Case 2:25-cv-14606-SRC-JSA Document 23 Filed 03/26/26 Page 1 of 4 PageID: 592 - 2 - 2. As used in this Consent Judgment, the term “Granules ANDA Product” shall mean a drug product manufactured, imported, sold, offered for sale, marketed, or distributed pursuant to Abbreviated New Drug Application No. 220725 in or for the United States of America, including its territories, possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 3. As used in this Consent Judgment, the term “Patents-in-Suit” shall mean U.S. Patent Nos. 8,591,922; 8,772,306; 8,901,173; 9,050,302; 9,132,107; 9,486,426; 10,195,168; 10,213,400; 10,675,258; 10,864,181; 11,253,494; 11,426,373; 11,554,102; and 11,986,446. 4. Until expiration of the Patents-in-Suit, Granules, including any of its successors and assigns, is enjoined from infringing the Patents-in-Suit, on its own part or through any third party on its behalf, by making, having made, using, selling, offering to sell, importing, or distributing of the Granules ANDA Product in or for the United States of America, including its territories, possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, unless and to the extent otherwise specifically authorized by Jazz, and is further enjoined from assisting or cooperating with any third parties in connection with any infringement of the Patents-in-Suit by any such third parties in connection with making, having made, using, selling, offering to sell, importing, or distributing of any calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates oral solutioncontaining drug product that references NDA 212690 in or for the United States of America, including its territories, possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, unless and to the extent otherwise specifically authorized by Jazz. 5. Compliance with this Consent Judgment may be enforced by Jazz and its respective successors in interest or assigns. 6. This Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Consent Judgment and to enforce and resolve any disputes related thereto. Case 2:25-cv-14606-SRC-JSA Document 23 Filed 03/26/26 Page 2 of 4 PageID: 593 - 3 - 7. All claims, counterclaims, affirmative defenses and demands pertaining tothe Patents-in-Suit are hereby dismissed with prejudice and without costs, disbursements or attorneys’ fees to any party. 8. Nothing herein prohibits or is intended to prohibit Granules frommaintaining any “Paragraph IV Certification” pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 355(j)(2)(A)(vii)(IV) or pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 314.94(a)(12) with respect to the Patents-in-Suit. 9. Nothing herein prohibits or is intended to prohibit Granules from engagingin any activity permitted under 35 U.S.C. § 271(e)(1). 10. Nothing herein restricts or is intended to restrict the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration from approving Abbreviated New Drug Application No. 220725 or the Granules ANDA Product."

Case 2:25-cv-14606 · D.N.J. · closed 26 March 2026
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What is case 2:25-cv-14606?

2:25-cv-14606 is a patent infringement action brought by Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited against Granules India Limited, filed on 13 Aug 2025 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The case closed on 26 March 2026.

Which patents were asserted in 2:25-cv-14606?

US11554102B2 (“Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their uses for the treatment of disorders”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED, currently active; US8901173B2 (“Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their use for the treatment of disorders”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED, currently active; US10195168B2 (“Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their uses for the treatment of disorders”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US10864181B2 (“Method of administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate with monocarboxylate transporters”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US11986446B2 (“Method of administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate with monocarboxylate transporters”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US8772306B1 (“Method of administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate with monocarboxylate transporters”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US8591922B1 (“Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their use for the treatment of disorders”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US11426373B2 (“Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their use for the treatment of disorders”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US9132107B2 (“Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their use for the treatment of disorders”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US10213400B2 (“Method of administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate with monocarboxylate transporters”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US9050302B2 (“Method of administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate with monocarboxylate transporters”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US11253494B2 (“Method of administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate with monocarboxylate transporters”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US9486426B2 (“Method of administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate with monocarboxylate transporters”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED; US10675258B2 (“Method of using gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions for the treatment of disorders”), assigned to JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED. The record also lists Generic version of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Xywav® drug product and calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates oral solution.

How was case 2:25-cv-14606 terminated?

The recorded basis of termination is consent judgment. The termination text reads: "Plaintiff Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited (“Jazz”) and Defendant Granules India Limited (“Granules”), the parties in the above-captioned action, hereby stipulate and consent to entry of judgment and an injunction in this action as follows: IT IS this 26th day of March, 2026: ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED as follows: 1. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the above action andhas personal jurisdiction over the parties for purposes of this action only, including as set forth below in Paragraph 6 of this Consent Judgment. Case 2:25-cv-14606-SRC-JSA Document 23 Filed 03/26

What does dismissal with prejudice mean?

A dismissal with prejudice permanently ends the claims that were filed, so the same claims cannot be brought again against that defendant. It is the usual form when the parties have settled.

How long did case 2:25-cv-14606 take?

225 calendar days, from filing on 13 Aug 2025 to closure on 26 March 2026.

Who were the attorneys and the judge in 2:25-cv-14606?

Alexander Lee Callo, Charles Michael Lizza and Sarah Ann Sullvian are recorded as counsel for plaintiff Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland. Bradford C. Frese, Janine A. Carlan, Katherine Ann Escanlar and Richard J. Berman appear for defendant Granules India.

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