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US 6946117

Stabilized preparations for use in nebulizers

expired A61KA61K9/0075A61K9/0078A61K9/008
Status expired
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 0
Applicant portfolio 423
Patent details — US 6946117
Jurisdiction
US
Status
expired
Grant date
Sep 20, 2005
Expiration
Sep 15, 2025
Claims
22
CPC classes
A61K, A61K9/0075, A61K9/0078, A61K9/008
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Quick answer

US 6946117 (Stabilized preparations for use in nebulizers) is held by Nektar Therapeutics. Status: expired. Granted Sep 20, 2005. Expires Sep 15, 2025 (0 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
22
CPC classes
A61K, A61K9/0075, A61K9/0078, A61K9/008

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 6946117?

US 6946117 (Stabilized preparations for use in nebulizers) is held by Nektar Therapeutics. Status: expired. Granted Sep 20, 2005. Expires Sep 15, 2025 (0 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 6946117?

Nektar Therapeutics is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 423 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 6946117 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Sep 15, 2025 (0 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.