With a resounding unanimous vote, the U.S. | With a resounding unanimous vote, the U.S. Supreme Court has sided with Hikma Pharmaceuticals, ruling that its generic version of Amarin’s fish oil-derived cardiovascular drug Vascepa does not infringe patents held by the Irish company.

The Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc. ruling could have a major effect on incentives to invest in research for FDA‑approved medicines.

Court says defendant Amarin Pharma hasn't shown enough harm; remands case to lower court