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Patents expiring in 2041

Annual patent cliff calendar for 2041 — US pharmaceutical patents by expiration date.

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2,000 indexed pharmaceutical patents have expiration dates in 2041. Browse by soonest expiry with links to assignee companies and related drugs.

  1. US 10940626

    Manufacturing of small film strips

    Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  2. US 10940241

    Formation of stable cartilage

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  3. US 10941095

    Hydroxyl compounds and compositions for cholesterol management and related uses

    Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  4. US 10940214

    Neuronal specific targeting of caveolin expression to restore synaptic signaling and improve cognitive function in the neurodegenerative brain and motor function in spinal cord

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  5. US 10940208

    Nanoassembled complexes of nucleic acids, avidin and biotinylated compounds for use as drug carriers

    UVERA SRL · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  6. US 10939673

    Method of using mouse having a humanized cluster of differentiation 47 gene

    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  7. US 10941128

    Thymoquinone derivatives for treatment of cancer

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  8. US 10940168

    Method of treating Bruch's membrane hypofunction disease

    Altregen Co., Ltd. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  9. US 10940153

    Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam

    AXSOME THERAPEUTICS, INC. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  10. US 10940160

    Biomarkers for predicting responsiveness to decitabine therapy

    THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  11. US 10940142

    Inhibition of crystal growth of roflumilast

    Arcutis, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  12. US 10940141

    Methods for the administration of certain VMAT2 inhibitors

    Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  13. US 10940133

    Methods of providing solriamfetol therapy to subjects with impaired renal function

    Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  14. US 10940109

    Multilayer polymeric matrix based medical devices

    The Regents of the University of Colorado · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  15. US 10941175

    Pyrrolopyrimidine nucleosides and analogs thereof

    THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  16. US 10941187

    GLP-1, exendin-4, peptide analogs and uses thereof

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  17. US 10941213

    Anti-TMPRSS2 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments

    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  18. US 10941402

    Chemically modified single-stranded RNA-editing oligonucleotides

    ProQR Therapeutics II B.V. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  19. US 10940188

    Compounds and methods for treatment and prevention of Flavivirus infection

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  20. US 10940211

    Human antibodies to S. aureus hemolysin A toxin

    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  21. US 10941140

    IRAK inhibitors and method for making and using

    Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  22. US 10940119

    Nano-encapsulation using GRAS materials and applications thereof

    THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  23. US 10941183

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

    Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 04 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  24. US 10947180

    Phenoxy acetic acids and phenyl propionic acids as PPAR delta agonists

    VTV THERAPEUTICS LLC · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  25. US 10946106

    Tumor-specific payload delivery and immune activation using a human antibody targeting a highly specific tumor cell surface antigen

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  26. US 10946308

    Enzymatic method for extraction and purification of phytocannabinoids

    Bright Green Corporation · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  27. US 10946096

    Nitrobenzaldehyde proton release for manipulation of cellular acidosis

    The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  28. US 10946101

    Surfactant-free water-free foamable compositions, breakable foams and gels and their uses

    Vyne Therapeutics Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  29. US 10946045

    Processes for production of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes and uses of same in immunotherapy

    Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  30. US 10946049

    Use of gram negative species to treat atopic dermatitis

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  31. US 10946048

    Use of gram negative species to treat atopic dermatitis

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  32. US 10946027

    Tianeptine oxalate salts and polymorphs

    TONIX PHARMA LIMITED · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  33. US 10946033

    2′-substituted-N6-substituted purine nucleotides for RNA virus treatment

    Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  34. US 10946023

    Therapeutically active compounds and their methods of use

    Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  35. US 10946007

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

    Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLC · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  36. US 10946006

    Crystalline form of a 4-[2-(2-fluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine compound

    Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLC · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  37. US 10946000

    Method for treating cancer with combination therapy

    RedHill Biopharma Ltd. · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  38. US 10945996

    Inhibiting germination of clostridium perfringens spores to reduce necrotic enteritis

    THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  39. US 10946005

    Methods for shrinking pituitary tumors

    Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  40. US 10946107

    Polynucleotide agents targeting hydroxyacid oxidase (glycolate oxidase, HAO1) and methods of use thereof

    Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  41. US 10945993

    Methods of recruiting SDF-producing macrophages

    MedRegen, LLC · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  42. US 10945972

    Particulate materials

    Nektar Therapeutics · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  43. US 10947033

    Reduction in stress cracking of films

    Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  44. US 10945962

    Controlled-release peptide compositions and uses thereof

    BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  45. US 10945964

    Microencapsulated chitosan, methods of making and methods for the use thereof

    PRIMEX EHF · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  46. US 10945503

    Systems, devices and methods for styling hair

    MIRAKEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  47. US 10946065

    Methods of treating fungal infections

    United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  48. US 10947254

    Methods for treating ulcerative colitis using 3-((1R,3s,5S)-3-((7-((5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)amino)-1,6-naphthyridin-5-yl)amino)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-yl)propanenitrile

    Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLC · Granted Tue Mar 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Mar 11 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

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