Replies to post #127144 on Biotech Values

[OakesCS]

yeah, not a surprise which is why i looked for it. However, I think that connection might make infringement difficult to prove, i.e. how can MNTA prove infringement done by Amphastar Nanjing Pharma?

the lobbying part is worth a giggle (contributions below). On a more serious note, I don't see any pertinent patents by these guys (i just did a quick look).

Jack Zhang (Amphastar Pharmaceuticals/CEO), (Zip code: 92120) $1000 to MCNERNEY VICTORY FUND 2010 on 09/02/10

Jack Zhang, (Zip code: 91730) $5000 to AMERICAN SUCCESS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE on 08/04/09

Jack Y. Zhang (Amphastar Pharmaceuticals/Executive), (Zip code: 91730) $1000 to CONGRESSMAN WAXMAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE on 07/23/09

Jack Yongfeng Zhang (Amphastar Pharmaceuticals/Executive), (Zip code: 91730) $2400 to KEN CALVERT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE on 06/30/09

MARY ZI-PING DR. LUO (AMPHASTAN PHARMACEUTICALS/SCIENTIST), (Zip code: 91765) $2300 to MCCAIN VICTORY 2008 on 08/31/08

Mary Zi-Ping Luo (AmphaStar Pharmaceuticals/COO), (Zip code: 91765) $1000 to JOHN D. DINGELL FOR CONGRESS on 02/13/08

Youngfeng Zhang (Amphastar Pharmaceuticals/President), (Zip code: 91765) $1000 to JOHN D. DINGELL FOR CONGRESS on 02/13/08

Yongfeng Zhang (Amphastar Pharmaceuticals/President), (Zip code: 91765) $2300 to DREIER FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE on 10/23/07

Dr. Jack Yongfeng Zhang (AmphaStar Pharmaceuticals/Executive), (Zip code: 91765) $1000 to DIANA DEGETTE FOR CONGRESS INC. on 09/28/07

Dr. Mary Ziping Luo (AmphaStar Pharmaceuticals/COO), (Zip code: 91765) $1000 to DIANA DEGETTE FOR CONGRESS INC. on 09/28/07

Jack Y. Zhang (Amphastar Pharmaceuticals/Executive), (Zip code: 91730) $1000 to CONGRESSMAN WAXMAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE on 06/30/07

Mary Zi-Ping Luo (Amphastar Pharmaceuticals/Executive), (Zip code: 91765) $1000 to CONGRESSMAN WAXMAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE on 06/30/07

Jack Yongfeng Zhang (Ampha Star/Executive), (Zip code: 91730) $1000 to PALLONE FOR CONGRESS on 06/29/07

Mary Zi-Ping Luo (N/a/Home Maker), (Zip code: 91765) $1000 to PALLONE FOR CONGRESS on 06/29/07

[pollyvonwog]

I assume that Amphastar knows they are infringing if they are, which brings up the question why would they spend the time/money to get their application approvable if they were just going to have to face the prospect of litigation?

[IgnoranceIsBliss]

As you probably know, Amphastar stalked FDA executives (including Janet Woodcock) while lobbying members of Congress to steamroll the FDA into granting approval for Lovenox.

DewDiligence, this is, for lack of a better term, a bombastic contention. I'm not saying it isn't true, but it's not something one accepts without pretty serious evidence. Could you possibly link a source for background? I'm no skeptic regarding scumbag behavior with lobbyists and corporate favors, but this is pretty hard to believe.

Regards,
Tasty