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US 10973871

Ophthalmic compositions

granted A61KA61K31/355A61K31/436A61K31/56
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 15
Applicant portfolio 7
Patent details — US 10973871
Jurisdiction
US
Status
granted
Grant date
Apr 13, 2021
Expiration
Apr 8, 2041
Claims
15
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/355, A61K31/436, A61K31/56
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Quick answer

US 10973871 (Ophthalmic compositions) is held by AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.. Status: granted. Granted Apr 13, 2021. Expires Apr 8, 2041 (15 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
15
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/355, A61K31/436, A61K31/56, A61K38/13, A61K47/32

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 10973871?

US 10973871 (Ophthalmic compositions) is held by AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.. Status: granted. Granted Apr 13, 2021. Expires Apr 8, 2041 (15 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 10973871?

AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 7 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 10973871 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Apr 8, 2041 (15 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.