Aziz Burgy
Partner
Experienced Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigator
As a first-chair trial attorney for major brand and generic drug companies in over 80 Hatch-Waxman Act cases, Aziz Burgy brings a wealth of experience to pharmaceutical patent litigation. Aziz has been honored among the top 3% of ANDA litigators in Patexia intelligence reports and is consistently recognized by various publications, including IAM Patent 1000, LMG Life Sciences, and Benchmark Litigation. Aziz also advises clients on FDA matters and with product selection to help clients target products for acquisition or development.
Aziz Burgy
Partner
Experienced Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigator
As a first-chair trial attorney for major brand and generic drug companies in over 80 Hatch-Waxman Act cases, Aziz Burgy brings a wealth of experience to pharmaceutical patent litigation. Aziz has been honored among the top 3% of ANDA litigators in Patexia intelligence reports and is consistently recognized by various publications, including IAM Patent 1000, LMG Life Sciences, and Benchmark Litigation. Aziz also advises clients on FDA matters and with product selection to help clients target products for acquisition or development.
Aziz has influenced patent-related legislation by advising Congress on the America Invents Act’s (AIA) impact on industries in which his clients operate, including the:
- pharmaceutical;
- medical device;
- biotechnology;
- banking;
- Internet security;
- robotics;
- software; and
- GPS technology sectors.
Leading Litigator for Complex Cases
Drawing on his in-house experience, Aziz leverages his dual legal and technical perspective to lead scientifically complex litigation in U.S. district courts, the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Community Involvement
Aziz frequently lectures on patent, copyright, trademark, and Hatch-Waxman Act issues and has taught courses at George Mason University. He was a board member for the University of North Carolina (UNC) Department of Biology, where he served as a liaison to faculty, students and alumni. He proudly supports nonprofit organizations serving indigent persons and children with intellectual disabilities in Northern Virginia and has successfully represented Afghans seeking asylum on a pro bono basis.
Experience
- Novo Nordisk Inc. v. Alvogen Inc. (22-cv-00299, D. Del.)
Representing Alvogen in a patent infringement action filed by Novo Nordisk Inc. and Novo Nordisk A/S. The suit initially involved four patents and 26 claims. - Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. et al v. Norwich Pharmaceuticals Inc. (20-cv-00430, D. Del.)
Represented Norwich Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a patent infringement action filed by Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bausch Health Ireland Ltd., and Alfasigma S.P.A. The suit sought to estoppel Norwich from gaining approval to market a rifaximin 550 mg tablet, a generic of Salix’s Xifaxan®. Obtained judgment of invalidity on asserted claims, which halted the trading of the plaintiff’s parent company stock after it dropped more than 50% following the decision. - Alcon Inc. v. Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. et al. (22-cv-00299, D. Del.)
Represented Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a case in which Alcon Inc. and Alcon Laboratories Inc. asserted two patents relating to Alembic’s ANDA product, an ophthalmic solution containing olopatadine hydrochloride used to treat symptoms of ocular allergies. - Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Azurity Pharmaceuticals Inc. (23-cv-0018, D. Del.)
Lead counsel to Cosette in a Hatch-Waxman suit against Azurity Pharmaceuticals Inc. involving Cosette’s vancomycin hydrochloride product. Secured total victory and consent judgment on all six asserted patents. - iCeutica Pty Ltd. et al. v. Novitium Pharma LLC (No. 18-cv-599-CFC, D. Del.)
Represented generic drug manufacturer Novitium in Hatch-Waxman litigation involving multiple patents for meloxicam, Vivlodex®. Secured dismissal based on noninfringement, resulting in favorable settlement for Novitium. Defended depositions of two 30(b)(6) corporate witnesses. - AstraZeneca AB et al v. Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd. et al. (1:20-cv-00202-RGA, D. Del.)
Represented Alembic in a lawsuit filed by AstraZeneca involving the generic version of the drug, Tagrisso®. - Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Anchen Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Par Pharmaceutical Inc (C.A. No. 1:19-cv-00311-RGA, D. Del.)
Secured favorable settlement for Anchen and Par Pharmaceutical in one of the largest Hatch-Waxman cases in the District of Delaware. The case, filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., involved the generic version of Janumet XR®. - Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Wockhardt Bio AG and Wockhardt USA LLC (C.A. No. 1:19-cv-00321-RGA, D. Del.)
Secured favorable settlement for Wockhardt in a lawsuit filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. relating to the generic version of Janumet IR® and Januvia®. - Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Taro Pharmaceuticals North America Inc., and Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. v. Novitium Pharma LLC (3:19-cv-01028-FLW-LHG, D.N.J.)
Secured favorable settlement for Novitium in a lawsuit filed by Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Taro Pharmaceuticals North America Inc., and Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. relating to the generic version of Ovide®.
Honors
- Benchmark Litigation, D.C. Litigation Star: Intellectual Property (2020 – 2025)
- IAM Patent 1000, World's Leading Patent Professionals (2020 – 2024)
- Lawdragon, 500 Leading Litigators in America (2025)
- LMG Life Sciences, Life Sciences Star (2020 – 2024)
- ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report, Best Performing ANDA Attorneys Representing Defendants (2021)
- ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report, Top 100 Most Active ANDA Attorneys (2021)
- ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report, Top ANDA Litigator (2020)
- Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property (2020 – 2024)
Education
- JD, magna cum laude – University of New Hampshire School of Law (2003); Editor, IDEA: The Journal of Law and Technology
- MS, Biotechnology – Johns Hopkins University (2000)
- BS, Biology – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1996)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Quotes
[Aziz Burgy] is a highly experienced patent litigator with an in-depth knowledge of the generic pharmaceutical industry. He is very knowledgeable, responsive, and excellent to work with.
IAM Patent 1000
Their knowledge of the industry, law, and implications is deep and thoughtful. The quality of the work...is first-rate.
Chambers USA
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