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Patents expiring in 2040

Annual patent cliff calendar for 2040 — US pharmaceutical patents by expiration date.

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134 indexed pharmaceutical patents have expiration dates in 2040. Browse by soonest expiry with links to assignee companies and related drugs.

  1. US 10660904

    Optimizing mifepristone levels for cushing's patients

    Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated · Granted Tue May 26 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon May 21 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  2. US 10668060

    Tamper-resistant pharmaceutical compositions of opioids and other drugs

    Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. · Granted Tue Jun 02 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon May 28 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  3. US 10668082

    Vaginal inserted estradiol pharmaceutical compositions and methods

    Compass Therapeutics LLC · Granted Tue Jun 02 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon May 28 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  4. US 10675271

    Clonidine and/or clonidine derivatives for use in the prevention and/or treatment of adverse side effects of chemotherapy

    Monopar Therapeutics Inc. · Granted Tue Jun 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 04 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  5. US 10675246

    Orally administrable compositions comprising calcium

    CEROLIFE LLC · Granted Tue Jun 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 04 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  6. US 10675258

    Method of using gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions for the treatment of disorders

    Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited · Granted Tue Jun 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 04 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  7. US 10676498

    Processes for the preparation of sofosbuvir and intermediates thereof

    TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL GMBH · Granted Tue Jun 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 04 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  8. US 10675325

    Stable formulations of linaclotide

    IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Jun 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 04 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  9. US 10675288

    Natural combination hormone replacement formulations and therapies

    Compass Therapeutics LLC · Granted Tue Jun 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 04 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  10. US 10683499

    Compositions and methods for modulating TTR expression

    Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jun 16 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 11 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  11. US 10683501

    Transthyretin (TTR) iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof for treating or preventing TTR-associated diseases

    Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jun 16 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 11 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  12. US 10689377

    KRas G12C inhibitors

    Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Jun 23 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 18 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  13. US 10689346

    Human plasma kallikrein inhibitors

    BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jun 23 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 18 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  14. US 10688102

    Combination treatment for migraine and other pain

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jun 23 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 18 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  15. US 10688185

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jun 23 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 18 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  16. US 10695430

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jun 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 25 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  17. US 10695304

    Dosage forms and methods for enantiomerically enriched or pure bupropion

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jun 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 25 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  18. US 10695308

    Inhalation formulations of treprostinil

    United Therapeutics Corporation · Granted Tue Jun 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 25 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  19. US 10695429

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jun 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jun 25 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  20. US 10702535

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jul 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 02 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  21. US 10702576

    Stable formulations of linaclotide

    IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Jul 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 02 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  22. US 10702602

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jul 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 02 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  23. US 10716793

    Treprostinil administration by inhalation

    United Therapeutics Corporation · Granted Tue Jul 21 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 16 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  24. US 10717764

    Therapeutically active compounds and their methods of use

    Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Jul 21 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 16 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  25. US 10722583

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Jul 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 23 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  26. US 10729696

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Aug 04 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 30 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  27. US 10729720

    Peroxide formulations and methods and applicators for using the same

    Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Aug 04 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 30 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  28. US 10730835

    Thalidomide analogs and methods of use

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Aug 04 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 30 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  29. US 10729773

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Aug 04 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 30 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  30. US 10729697

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Aug 04 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 30 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  31. US 10729774

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Aug 04 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Jul 30 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  32. US 10736859

    Eutectic formulations of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride and amitriptyline hydrochloride

    TONIX PHARMA LIMITED · Granted Tue Aug 11 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Aug 06 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  33. US 10745413

    Commercially viable synthesis of cantharidin and bioactive cantharidin derivatives

    Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Granted Tue Aug 18 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Aug 13 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  34. US 10751383

    Doses and methods for administering telavancin

    Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Granted Tue Aug 25 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Aug 20 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  35. US 10758618

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Sep 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Aug 27 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  36. US 10758617

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Sep 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Aug 27 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  37. US 10758534

    Modulators of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Sep 01 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Aug 27 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  38. US 10772963

    Etanercept formulations stabilized with xylitol

    Coherus BioSciences, Inc. · Granted Tue Sep 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 10 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  39. US 10772956

    Methods for reducing or eliminating the need for lipoprotein apheresis in patients with hyperlipidemia by administering alirocumab

    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Sep 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 10 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  40. US 10772880

    Method of treatment with tradipitant

    VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. · Granted Tue Sep 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 10 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  41. US 10772897

    Method for on-demand contraception

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Sep 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 10 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  42. US 10781450

    Antisense molecules and methods for treating pathologies

    Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Sep 22 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 17 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  43. US 10781218

    Substituted inhibitors of menin-MLL and methods of use

    THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · Granted Tue Sep 22 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 17 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  44. US 10780165

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Sep 22 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 17 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  45. US 10780097

    Use of cortisol in assessment and prophylactic treatment of hypokalemia associated with glucocorticoid receptor modulator treatment of Cushing's syndrome patients

    Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated · Granted Tue Sep 22 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 17 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  46. US 10780166

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Sep 22 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 17 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  47. US 10786501

    Treatment of prostate cancer

    Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited · Granted Tue Sep 29 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Sep 24 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  48. US 10793547

    Modulator of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, and process for making the modulator

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Oct 06 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Oct 01 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

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134 published patents in our USPTO index have expiration dates falling in calendar year 2040.

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