Michael Davitz’s Patent Expert Report Helps Secure $885M Award in Pay-For-Delay Antitrust Case

Partner Michael Davitz, M.D., served as an expert witness on patent issues in a landmark pay for delay antitrust trial, delivering both a comprehensive expert report and live trial testimony. Retained by lead counsel Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP and the Radice Law Firm, Dr. Davitz’s analysis helped the trial team secure an $885 million damages award against Takeda. The jury found that Takeda’s settlement with Par Pharmaceuticals unlawfully delayed the launch of generic versions of Amitiza, causing significant harm to purchasers. Our firm supported Dr. Davitz throughout the engagement, providing research, technical analysis, and trial preparation resources drawn from our deep bench of patent litigation talent. The result underscores the value of pairing rigorous patent expertise with sophisticated antitrust strategy in complex pharmaceutical matters.