Federal Circuit Panel Reviews Astellas Pharma’s Request for Judge’s Recusal in Myrbetriq Case

On Wednesday, a Federal Circuit panel showed openness to Astellas Pharma’s argument for the removal of a Nebraska federal judge from its infringement case concerning the bladder medication, Myrbetriq. The pharmaceutical company contends that the judge has made statements indicating a potential bias against the industry, raising concerns about impartiality. However, the panel also emphasized the rarity and difficulty of reassigning judges in such circumstances.

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