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US 11834441

Substituted tetrahydrofurans as modulators of sodium channels

granted A61PA61P29/00
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 17
Applicant portfolio 991
Related coverage 4
Patent details — US 11834441

Quick answer

US 11834441 (Substituted tetrahydrofurans as modulators of sodium channels) is held by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. Status: granted. Granted Dec 5, 2023. Expires Nov 30, 2043 (17 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

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CPC classes
A61P, A61P29/00

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 11834441?

US 11834441 (Substituted tetrahydrofurans as modulators of sodium channels) is held by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. Status: granted. Granted Dec 5, 2023. Expires Nov 30, 2043 (17 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 11834441?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 991 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 11834441 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Nov 30, 2043 (17 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.