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Patents expiring in 2038

Annual patent cliff calendar for 2038 — US pharmaceutical patents by expiration date.

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1,509 indexed pharmaceutical patents have expiration dates in 2038. Browse by soonest expiry with links to assignee companies and related drugs.

  1. US 10028946

    Treating pain in patients with hepatic impairment

    Pernix Ireland Pain Designated Activity Company · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  2. US 10028932

    Compositions and methods for improving mitochondrial function and treating neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive disorders

    Amazentis SA · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  3. US 10028939

    Crystalline forms of 3-[5-(2-fluorophenyl)-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl]-benzoic acid for the treatment of disease

    PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  4. US 10028936

    Compositions and methods employing Wolbachia FtsZ as a target for Albendazole sulfone

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  5. US 10028968

    Natural marine source phospholipids comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids and their applications

    AKER BIOMARINE ANTARCTIC AS · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  6. US 10028911

    Sustained release formulation of methotrexate as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) and an anti-cancer agent

    Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  7. US 10028980

    Compositions and methods for transplantation of colon microbiota

    Regents of the University of Minnesota · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  8. US 10028983

    Compositions and methods for promoting growth of beneficial microbes to treat or prevent disease or prolong life

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  9. US 10028999

    PAR-1 based therapeutic conjugates and uses thereof

    TEL HASHOMER MEDICAL RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES LTD. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  10. US 10030024

    Imidazopyridazines useful as inhibitors of the PAR-2 signaling pathway

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  11. US 10029987

    Therapeutic compounds and compositions

    Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  12. US 10029017

    Pretargeted activatable cell penetrating peptide with intracellularly releasable prodrug

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  13. US 10030089

    Sugar free, statistical copolymers made from at least three monomers

    Regents of the University of Minnesota · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  14. US 10030054

    Campylobacter immunogenic compositions and uses thereof

    Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  15. US 10030061

    Hepcidin analogues and uses thereof

    Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  16. US 10030034

    Heterocycle amines and uses thereof

    Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  17. US 10028944

    Selective serotonin 2A/2C receptor inverse agonists as therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases

    ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  18. US 10029988

    HDAC inhibitors

    BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  19. US 10030244

    Serpina1 iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof

    Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  20. US 10030011

    Substituted fused imidazole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use thereof

    VTV THERAPEUTICS LLC · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  21. US 10028960

    Pyrimidine compounds as JAK kinase inhibitors

    Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLC · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  22. US 10028974

    MicroRNA (miRNA) and downstream targets for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

    Julius-Maximilians-Universitat Wurzburg · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  23. US 10028949

    Parenteral formulations of lipophilic pharmaceutical agents and methods for preparing and using the same

    Platform Brightworks Two, Ltd. · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  24. US 10028992

    Methods of treating muscular dystrophy

    BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  25. US 10029080

    Method for delivering exenatide into a lumen of the intestinal tract using a swallowable drug delivery device

    Rani Therapeutics, LLC · Granted Tue Jul 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 19 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  26. IL 259901

    Functionalized macrocycle chelators, complexes containing same and uses thereof as contrast agents

    BRACCO IMAGING SPA [IT] · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  27. US 10035761

    Compositions, synthesis, and methods of using phenylcycloalkylmethylamine derivatives

    REVIVA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  28. US 10035823

    Compositions for expanding regulatory T cells (TREG), and treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and conditions

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  29. US 10035824

    Oral peptide inhibitors of interleukin-23 receptor and their use to treat inflammatory bowel diseases

    Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  30. US 10035848

    Antibody targeting cell surface deposited complement protein C3d and use thereof

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  31. US 10034893

    5, 6-D2 uridine nucleoside/tide derivatives

    Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  32. US 10034936

    Method of inducing a cross-reactive HIV-1 immune response by administering a composition comprising the GBV-C E2 protein

    THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  33. US 10036020

    Compositions and methods for inhibiting JC virus (JCV)

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  34. US 10036751

    Method of evaluating glioblastoma multiforme patient applicable to immunotherapy treatment based on dendritic cell tumor vaccines and method of prognosticating survival rate in glioblastoma mulztiforme patient after treatment

    China Medical University Hospital · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  35. US 10034863

    Compositions for an orally active 1,2,4-oxadiazole for the treatment of disease

    PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  36. US 10036019

    Bicyclic carbocyclic nucleosides and oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom

    Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  37. US 10034833

    Sublingual and buccal film compositions

    Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  38. US 10034834

    Compositions and methods for treating skin conditions

    AQUA REGENERATIVE THERAPIES LLC · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  39. US 10034866

    Inhalable medicament comprising tiotropium

    Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  40. US 10034870

    4-[2-(2-fluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine compounds

    Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLC · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  41. US 10034867

    Quinuclidine derivatives and medicinal compositions containing the same

    Almirall, S.A. · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  42. US 10034871

    Salts and compositions useful for treating disease

    Regents of the University of Minnesota · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  43. US 10034916

    Methods of treating a retinal disease by retinal pigment epithelial stem cells

    REGENERATIVE RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  44. US 10034919

    Targeted human-interferon fusion proteins

    Universite Montepellier 2 · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  45. US 10035981

    Kidney-specific tumor vaccine directed against kidney tumor antigen G-250

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  46. US 10034929

    RNA interference functions as an antiviral immunity in mammals

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  47. US 10034934

    Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus vaccines and methods of use thereof

    Regents of the University of Minnesota · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  48. US 10035846

    Humanized pertussis antibodies and uses thereof

    The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System · Granted Tue Jul 31 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 26 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

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1,509 published patents in our USPTO index have expiration dates falling in calendar year 2038.

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