Amarin’s appeal of the district court’s decision invalidating the Marine patents is now fully briefed. Amarin’s reply brief is strong, but does it tip the odds in favor of Amarin prevailing on the appeal?

Amarin Pharmaceuticals ($AMRN) will be going to trial soon to protect Vascepa® against generic competition.  Amarin has asserted 15 claims from six patents against ANDAs filed by Hikma, Dr. Reddy’s and Teva.  What are the issues to be addressed at trial?