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US 12290520

Methods of use of emulsion formulations of aprepitant

granted A61KA61K31/5377A61K31/573A61K47/10
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 19
Applicant portfolio 46
Patent details — US 12290520
Jurisdiction
US
Status
granted
Grant date
May 6, 2025
Expiration
May 1, 2045
Claims
24
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/5377, A61K31/573, A61K47/10
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Quick answer

US 12290520 (Methods of use of emulsion formulations of aprepitant) is held by Heron Therapeutics, Inc.. Status: granted. Granted May 6, 2025. Expires May 1, 2045 (19 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
24
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/5377, A61K31/573, A61K47/10, A61K47/12, A61K47/18

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 12290520?

US 12290520 (Methods of use of emulsion formulations of aprepitant) is held by Heron Therapeutics, Inc.. Status: granted. Granted May 6, 2025. Expires May 1, 2045 (19 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 12290520?

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 46 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 12290520 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of May 1, 2045 (19 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.