Kroger Co. v. SANOFI-AVENTIS

OPINION AND ORDER

MICHAEL H. WATSON, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This matter arises from actions against Defendant pharmaceutical manufacturers, Sanofi Aventis and Sanofi-Synthelabo, Inc. (“Sanofi Aventis”) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Bristol-Myers Squibb Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Holding Partnership (“BMS”) (collectively “Sanofi”) and Apotex Corporation (“Apotex”) (collectively “Defendants”). These cases involve Plavix, a pioneer clopidogrel bisulfate drug used to treat patients at risk for heart attacks and strokes. Sanofi manufacturers Plavix. Apotex was the first generic applicant…