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Genmab To File Appeal in Its Second Arbitration Under License Agreement with Janssen Company Announcement COPENHAGEN, Denmark

Key Takeaway: Genmab A/S has announced its intention to file an appeal concerning the dismissal of its claims in the second arbitration with Janssen Biotech regarding the daratumumab license. This appeal will be handled by a single arbitrator under specific dispute resolution rules. While the arbitration process remains confidential, Genmab's ongoing commitment to innovating antibody therapeutics is underscored by its extensive pipeline and strategic partnerships. The outcome of this arbitration could have significant implications for Genmab's future collaborations and development efforts.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Genmab is committed to improving patient lives through innovative therapies.
  • The company has extensive experience and a strong pipeline of antibody technologies.
  • Genmab has established over 20 strategic partnerships to enhance therapy development.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Genmab's claims were dismissed in the second arbitration.
  • The outcome of the appeal process could impact future agreements with Janssen.
  • Ongoing disputes may divert focus and resources away from innovative drug development.

Full Press Release Details

Genmab To File Appeal in Its Second Arbitration Under License Agreement with Janssen
Company Announcement
COPENHAGEN, Denmark; April 24, 2023 - Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) announced today its decision to file a request for review of the award dismissing its claims in the second arbitration arising under its license agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc. for daratumumab.
The review of the award will be conducted by a single appeal arbitrator under the rules of the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution for Non-Administered Arbitration.
The arbitration remains confidential, subject to the parties' disclosure obligations under applicable law. Other than pursuant to these obligations, Genmab does not intend to comment further or to provide additional information regarding the arbitration.
Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. By 2030, Genmab's vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO) antibody medicines.
Marisol Peron, Senior Vice President, Global Communications & Corporate Affairs
T: +1 609 524 0065; E: mmp@genmab.com
Andrew Carlsen, Vice President, Head of Investor Relations
T: +45 3377 9558; E: acn@genmab.com
This Company Announcement contains forward looking statements. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend" and "plan" and similar expressions identify forward looking statements. Actual results or performance may differ materially from any future results or performance expressed or implied by such statements. The important factors that could cause our actual results or performance to differ materially include, among others, risks associated with pre-clinical and clinical development of products, uncertainties related to the outcome and conduct of clinical trials including unforeseen safety issues, uncertainties related to product manufacturing, the lack of market acceptance of our products, our inability to manage growth, the competitive environment in relation to our business area and markets, our inability to attract and retain suitably qualified personnel, the unenforceability or lack of protection of our patents and proprietary rights, our relationships with affiliated entities, changes and developments in technology which may render our products or technologies obsolete, and other factors. For a further discussion of these risks, please refer to the risk management sections in Genmab's most recent financial reports, which are available on www.genmab.com and the risk factors included in Genmab's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available at www.sec.gov. Genmab does not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward looking statements in this Company Announcement nor to confirm such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the date made or in relation to actual results, unless required by law.
Genmab A/S and/or its subsidiaries own the following trademarks: Genmab ; the Y-shaped Genmab logo ; Genmab in combination with the Y-shaped Genmab logo ; HuMax ; DuoBody ; DuoBody in combination with the DuoBody logo ; HexaBody ; HexaBody in combination with the HexaBody logo ; DuoHexaBody and HexElect .
Genmab A/S Tel: +45 7020 2728 Company Announcement no. 25
Kalvebod Brygge 43 Fax: +45 7020 2729 Page 1/1
21560 Copenhagen V, Denmark www.genmab.com CVR no. 2102 3884
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genmab's recent arbitration decision?

Genmab announced plans to appeal an award that dismissed its claims in arbitration with Janssen.

Who will review Genmab's arbitration appeal?

A single appeal arbitrator will review the appeal under CPR Institute rules.

Is the arbitration involving Genmab public?

No, the arbitration remains confidential, barring legal disclosure obligations.

What is Genmab's mission?

Genmab aims to enhance patient lives with innovative antibody therapeutics.

How many partnerships has Genmab formed?

Genmab has established over 20 strategic partnerships with biotech and pharma companies.

Last updated: Apr 24, 2023