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Sanofi pays Regeneron $1 billion upfront to expand Dupixent alliance

As of October 2026: Spoke publicly about Dupixent's patent portfolio in April 2026

Sanofi's biggest product is running out of room. Dupixent, the anti-inflammation antibody it co-developed with Regeneron, brought in $17.8 billion in 2025—roughly 36% of the French company's sales—and a key US patent expires in 2031.

Updated Oct 3