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US 6440942

14-membered macrolides derived from leucomycins

expired A61PA61P31/04
Status expired
Linked drugs 3
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 0
Applicant portfolio 218
Patent details — US 6440942

Quick answer

US 6440942 (14-membered macrolides derived from leucomycins) is held by Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Status: expired. Granted Aug 27, 2002. Expires Aug 22, 2022 (0 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
11
CPC classes
A61P, A61P31/04

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 6440942?

US 6440942 (14-membered macrolides derived from leucomycins) is held by Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Status: expired. Granted Aug 27, 2002. Expires Aug 22, 2022 (0 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 6440942?

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 218 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 6440942 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Aug 22, 2022 (0 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.