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1,230 pharmaceutical patents in our index expire within the next 24 months. Use year facets below for annual patent-cliff planning linked to company and drug profiles.

  1. US 7354580

    Method of administering and using VEGF inhibitors for the treatment of human cancer

    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Apr 08 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 03 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 7354761

    Methods and composition for the production of orthogonal tRNA-aminoacyltRNA synthetase pairs

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 08 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 03 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 7354904

    Bacteriocin inducer peptides

    The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture · Granted Tue Apr 08 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 03 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 7354582

    Use of VEGF antagonists for the treatment of malignant gliomas

    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Apr 08 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 03 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 7354894

    Preventing airway mucus production by administration of EGF-R antagonists

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 08 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 03 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  6. US 7354900

    Treatment and inhibition of ocular infections and wounds by CAP37 and CAP37 peptides

    The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma · Granted Tue Apr 08 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 03 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  7. US 7355046

    Biphenyl derivatives

    Theravance, Inc. · Granted Tue Apr 08 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 03 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  8. US 7358247

    Mycophenolate mofetil impurity

    TEVA Gyógyszergyár Zártkörüen Müködö Részvénytárasaság · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  9. US 7358229

    Deuterated cyclosporin analogs and their use as immunomodulating agents

    Isotechnika, Inc. · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  10. US 7358087

    Compositions and methods for enhancing immune responses mediated by antigen-presenting cells

    BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  11. US 7357945

    Stable pharmaceutical formulation of paroxetine hydrochloride and a process for preparation thereof

    TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  12. US 7358085

    Anti-angiogenic methods and compositions

    Sangamo Biosciences, Inc. · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  13. US 7358226

    Ultrasonic concentration of drug delivery capsules

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  14. US 7358086

    Mammalian two-hybrid system for screening for modulators of the accumulation of metabolic products

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  15. US 7358360

    Risedronate sodium having a very low content of iron

    TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  16. US 7358273

    Inhibitors of caspases

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  17. US 7358390

    Polymorphic forms of nateglinide

    TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  18. US 7358260

    Quinuclidine derivatives and medicinal compositions containing the same

    Laboratories Almirall, S.A. · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  19. US 7358258

    Prodrugs of an ERK protein kinase inhibitor

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  20. US 7358222

    Preventing airway mucus production by administration of EGF-R antagonists

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  21. US 7358377

    Schweinfurthin analogues

    The United States of America · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  22. US 7358364

    Substituted carboxylic acids

    The Institute for Pharmaceutical Discovery, LLC · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  23. US 7358259

    HCV inhibitors and methods of using them

    Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  24. US 7358248

    Substituted amino carboxylic acids

    The Institute for Pharmaceutical Discovery, LLC · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  25. US 7358244

    Azabicycloalkane compounds

    Theravance, Inc. · Granted Tue Apr 15 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 10 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  26. US 7361332

    Treating tumors using implants comprising combinations of allogeneic cells

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  27. US 7361665

    Inhibitors of c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNK) and other protein kinases

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  28. US 7361350

    Use of an IL-1 antagonist for treating arthritis

    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  29. US 7361355

    Mutant forms of cholera holotoxin as an adjuvant

    The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  30. US 7361476

    Methionyl tRNA synthetase polynucleotides

    Replidyne, Inc. · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  31. US 7361504

    Culturing Anaplasma

    Regents of the University of Minnesota · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  32. US 7361664

    Vitamin D receptor antagonists and related compositions and methods of use

    The United States of America, as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  33. US 7361356

    Self-assembling recombinant papillomavirus capsid proteins

    The United States of America, as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  34. US 7361646

    Methods for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease

    Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  35. US 7361671

    Substituted heteroarylalkanoic acids

    The Institute for Pharmaceutical Discovery, LLC · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  36. US 7361752

    RNAi modulation of MLL-AF4 and uses thereof

    Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  37. US 7361680

    Indole compounds useful for the treatment of cancer

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  38. US 7361756

    Method of making 7-(4-bromobutoxy)-3,4-dihydrocarbostyril

    TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. · Granted Tue Apr 22 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 17 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  39. US 7364719

    Vasoregulating compounds and methods of their use

    The United States of America, as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  40. US 7365096

    Methods for selectively inhibiting Janus tyrosine kinase 3 (Jak3)

    The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  41. US 7365047

    Use of pentagastrin to inhibit gastric acid secretion or as a diuretic

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  42. US 7365050

    Methods for modulating a drug-related effect or behavior

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  43. US 7365072

    Inhibitors of p38

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  44. US 7365092

    Inhibitors of serine proteases, particularly HCV NS3-NS4A protease

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  45. US 7365165

    IL-1 antagonist formulations

    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  46. US 7365171

    Chemokine-like factors (CKLFs) with chemotactic and hematopoietic stimulating activities

    Beijing Medical University United Biological Engineering Company · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  47. US 7365175

    Wit 3.0, a novel gene to control soft tissue wound healing

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  48. US 7364726

    Pharmaceutical composition for cancer treatment containing cells that express a membrane cytokine

    The Regents of the University of California · Granted Tue Apr 29 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · Expires Mon Apr 24 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

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