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DUBLIN, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) today confirmed that the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has found that United States Patent Nos. 7,645,459 and 7,645,460 protecting Atelvia® (risedronate sodium delayed-release tablets, 35 mg) in the U.S., are invalid. 

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"We are disappointed in today's ruling and strongly disagree with the Court's decision," said Brent Saunders, CEO and President of Actavis.  "We are reviewing the decision and will evaluate all available options to defend our intellectual property rights on Atelvia®, including an appeal."

Atelvia® is a prescription medicine indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. 

About Actavis

Actavis plc (NYSE:ACT), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a unique specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing high quality affordable generic and innovative branded pharmaceutical products for patients around the world. 

Actavis markets a broad portfolio of branded and generic pharmaceuticals and develops innovative medicines for patients suffering from diseases principally in the central nervous system, gastroenterology, women's health, urology, cardiovascular, respiratory and anti-infective therapeutic categories.  The Company is an industry leader in product research and development, with one of the broadest brand development pipelines in the pharmaceutical industry, and a leading position in the submission of generic product applications.  Actavis has commercial operations in more than 60 countries and operates more than 30 manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world.

For more information, visit Actavis' website at www.actavis.com.

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SOURCE Actavis plc