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US 8506944

Replenishment and enrichment of ocular surface lubrication

granted A61KA61K31/715A61K38/13A61K38/1841
Status granted
Linked drugs 3
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 7
Applicant portfolio 8,292
Patent details — US 8506944
Jurisdiction
US
Status
granted
Grant date
Aug 13, 2013
Expiration
Aug 8, 2033
Claims
18
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/715, A61K38/13, A61K38/1841
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Quick answer

US 8506944 (Replenishment and enrichment of ocular surface lubrication) is held by The Regents of the University of California. Status: granted. Granted Aug 13, 2013. Expires Aug 8, 2033 (7 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
18
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/715, A61K38/13, A61K38/1841, A61P, A61P27/02

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 8506944?

US 8506944 (Replenishment and enrichment of ocular surface lubrication) is held by The Regents of the University of California. Status: granted. Granted Aug 13, 2013. Expires Aug 8, 2033 (7 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 8506944?

The Regents of the University of California is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 8,292 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 8506944 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Aug 8, 2033 (7 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.