Susanne L. Flanders

Representative Matters

• Represented Novartis against Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc., West-Ward Pharmaceuticals and Par Pharmaceutical on patents related to Zortress® (everolimus), a drug used to treat kidney and liver transplant patients. (D. Del., Fed. Cir., PTAB-IPR)
• Represented Novartis against West-Ward Pharmaceuticals on patents related to Afinitor® (everolimus), a drug used for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. (D. Del., Fed. Cir., PTAB-IPR)
• Represented Novartis against Par Pharmaceutical on patents related to Afinitor® (everolimus), a drug used for the treatment of breast cancer. (D. Del.)
• Represented Novartis against Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.on patents related to Afinitor® (everolimus), a drug used for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, renal angiomyolipoma, and tuberous sclerosis complex with subependymal giant cell astrocytoma. (D. Del., PTAB-IPR)
• Represented Novartis against Mylan Pharmaceuticals  on patents related to Afinitor® Disperz (everolimus), a drug used for the treatment of tuberous sclerosis complex with subependymal giant cell astrocytoma. (D. Del.)
• Represented Genzyme against Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. et al. on patents related to Hectorol®, a vitamin D analog used in the treatment of dialysis patients. (D. Del.) 
• Represented Genzyme against Pentech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on patents related to Hectorol®, a vitamin D analog used in the treatment of dialysis patients. (N.D. Ill.)
• Represented LEO Pharma against Tolmar Inc. and Perrigo Inc. on patents related to Taclonex®, a topical anti-psoriatic medication. (D. Del.)

Representative Clients

• Genzyme
• LEO Pharma
• Novartis
• Sunovion Pharmaceuticals

Education

• J.D. magna cum laude Brooklyn Law School 2008
• • Executive notes and comments editor, Journal of Law and Policy
  • Member, New York Regional First Place Team at the American Association of Justice National Moot Court Competition
• B.S. Biology Villanova University 2002

Bar Admissions

• New York 2010
• New Jersey 2008

• Legal 500, Patent Litigation – Full Coverage, 2018
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Intellectual Property Litigation, New York Metro, 2015 – 2018

Pro Bono

• Represented clients in a variety of matters, including claims pertaining to unlawful discriminatory practices and unlawful retaliation under New York City and New York State human rights and corrections laws