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FTC Slams Amgen's Antitrust Shield Argument At 4th Circ.

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21 August 2026

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Health

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FTC has rejected Amgen's argument for antitrust immunity in a case reviewed by the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, signalling stricter scrutiny on similar antitrust shield claims.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face less room to use antitrust shields as defence in US courts. Legal risk just increased if your startup's market strategy leverages aggressive IP or competition tactics.

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