Optimer Pharmaceuticals Obtains Patent

Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. OPTR announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent 7,863,249 which covers additional dosage forms of fidaxomicin. This patent further strengthens Optimer's patent protection for fidaxomicin. The newly issued patent and a previously issued patent encompassing fidaxomicin are both orange book listable.