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US 7981439

Methods and compositions for deterring abuse of drugs susceptible to abuse and dosage forms thereof

granted A61KA61K31/485A61K47/32A61K47/34
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 5
Applicant portfolio 28
Patent details — US 7981439
Jurisdiction
US
Status
granted
Grant date
Jul 19, 2011
Expiration
Jul 14, 2031
Claims
7
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/485, A61K47/32, A61K47/34
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Quick answer

US 7981439 (Methods and compositions for deterring abuse of drugs susceptible to abuse and dosage forms thereof) is held by Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Status: granted. Granted Jul 19, 2011. Expires Jul 14, 2031 (5 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
7
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/485, A61K47/32, A61K47/34, A61K47/38, A61K9/2009

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 7981439?

US 7981439 (Methods and compositions for deterring abuse of drugs susceptible to abuse and dosage forms thereof) is held by Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Status: granted. Granted Jul 19, 2011. Expires Jul 14, 2031 (5 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 7981439?

Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 28 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 7981439 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Jul 14, 2031 (5 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.