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Bristol Myers Squibb10-K: Litigation material

Actively litigating against generic manufacturers to defend key product patents

What happened

Bristol-Myers Squibb is engaged in ongoing, costly patent litigation against multiple generic companies challenging its key products. These legal battles create financial uncertainty and operational distraction, increasing the need for efficient legal and risk management solutions.

Source

SEC EDGARFeb 11, 2026

Annual report (Form 10-K)

Bristol Myers Squibb 10-K for FY2025

Filing excerpt

From time to time, ANDAs including Paragraph IV certifications are filed with respect to certain of our products. We evaluate these ANDAs on a case-by-case basis and, where warranted, file suit against the generic manufacturer to protect our patent rights.

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10-K: Litigation material

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Period
FY2025
Fiscal year end
12/31
Filed
Feb 11, 2026

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Details

CIK
14272
Accession number
0000014272-26-000004
Timeframe
Current year
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Legal tech opportunity
Signal category
Risk

Topics and mentions

Competitors

  • Pfizer

Regions named

  • U.S.

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
80%
Sentiment
Negative
Detected
Feb 17, 2026
signal_type
sec-10k
signal_subtype
litigationMaterial

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