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US 7229972

3,6-Bicyclolides

granted A61PA61P31/04
Status granted
Linked drugs 3
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 1
Applicant portfolio 218
Patent details — US 7229972

Quick answer

US 7229972 (3,6-Bicyclolides) is held by Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Status: granted. Granted Jun 12, 2007. Expires Jun 7, 2027 (1 year remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
37
CPC classes
A61P, A61P31/04

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 7229972?

US 7229972 (3,6-Bicyclolides) is held by Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Status: granted. Granted Jun 12, 2007. Expires Jun 7, 2027 (1 year remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 7229972?

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 7229972 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Jun 7, 2027 (1 year from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.