Natera Provides Update on Patent Litigation with NeoGenomics

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, today provided an update regarding its intellectual property litigation with NeoGenomics, Inc.

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina issued a ruling invalidating certain claims in two patents that Natera asserted against NeoGenomics’ v1.1 RaDaR test. Natera is evaluating its options, including an appeal and further enforcement with other patents.

Importantly, these patents are distinct from U.S. Patent No. 11,519,035 (the ‘035 patent), and yesterday’s decision has no impact on the validity or enforceability of the ‘035 patent. The ‘035 patent was the basis for a preliminary and then permanent injunction entered against NeoGenomics, which removed its RaDaR v1.0 product from the market.

Natera maintains a broad portfolio of more than 500 issued or pending patents worldwide, and the Company remains committed to protecting its significant investments in innovation.

About Natera

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA and genetic 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 supported by more than 300 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate excellent performance. 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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