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US 8729081

Compositions and methods for treating alcohol use disorders, pain and other diseases

granted A61KA61K31/4162A61K45/06A61P
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 8
Applicant portfolio 706
Related coverage 1
Patent details — US 8729081

Quick answer

US 8729081 (Compositions and methods for treating alcohol use disorders, pain and other diseases) is held by VM Discovery Inc.. Status: granted. Granted May 20, 2014. Expires May 15, 2034 (8 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Applicant
VM Discovery Inc.
Grant date
Expiration
Claims
26
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/4162, A61K45/06, A61P, A61P1/16, A61P17/02

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 8729081?

US 8729081 (Compositions and methods for treating alcohol use disorders, pain and other diseases) is held by VM Discovery Inc.. Status: granted. Granted May 20, 2014. Expires May 15, 2034 (8 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 8729081?

VM Discovery Inc. is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 706 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 8729081 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of May 15, 2034 (8 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.