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Bristol Myers Squibb10-Q: Litigation material

Engaged in patent infringement lawsuits to defend blockbuster drug Eliquis from generics

What happened

BMS is actively litigating to protect its top-selling product, Eliquis ($4.1B quarterly revenue), from generic competition in the U.S. and Europe. This high-stakes legal battle consumes significant resources and highlights the immense financial risk the company faces from patent expiry and challenges.

Source

SEC EDGARApr 30, 2026

Quarterly report (Form 10-Q)

Bristol Myers Squibb 10-Q

Filing excerpt

Following the May 2021 expiration of regulatory exclusivity for Eliquis in Europe, generic manufacturers have sought to challenge our Eliquis patents... which has led to the filing of infringement and invalidity actions involving our Eliquis patents...

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10-Q: Litigation material

What this signalsFilings often name leadership changes, deals and spending plans.

Fiscal year end
03/31
Filed
Apr 30, 2026

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Numbers

Dollar figure
$4.1B (Quarterly revenue of Eliquis, the drug being defended)

Details

CIK
14272
Accession number
0000014272-26-000010
Timeframe
Current quarter
Filing year
2026
Fiscal year
0
Why it matters
Legal tech opportunity
Signal category
Risk

Topics and mentions

Competitors

  • Pfizer

Regions named

  • United States
  • Europe

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
90%
Sentiment
Negative
Detected
May 5, 2026
signal_type
sec-10q
signal_subtype
litigationMaterial

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