Jury Rules in Favor of Natera, Finding all Asserted Patents Valid and Infringed by ArcherDX/Invitae; Awards $19.35 Million in Past Damages for Royalties and Lost Profits

Natera has a broad, global IP portfolio of more than 360 issued or pending patents, with more than 180 in the field of oncology/MRD

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today announced that a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has reached a unanimous verdict in favor of Natera in the patent infringement suit it filed against ArcherDX/Invitae Corp. The jury found that all accused ArcherDX/Invitae products infringe three of Natera’s patents. The jury determined that all three patents are valid and awarded both past lost profits and a past royalty of 10%, totaling $19.35 million to be paid by the defendants to Natera. At an upcoming hearing, the judge will determine whether to grant an injunction against ArcherDX/Invitae or whether to award ongoing royalties.

The company stated: “We are pleased with the jury’s verdict in this case, which underscores our commitment to innovative technology backed by scientific evidence that advances patient care. The Natera patents asserted against ArcherDX/Invitae in this case are a fraction of an extensive global IP portfolio of more than 360 issued or pending patents, with more than 180 in the field of oncology/MRD. We remain focused on serving the oncology community, including our many physicians and patients.”

About Natera

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health, and inform earlier, more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera’s tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.

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