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US 8940394

Protein imprinting by means of alginate-based polymers

granted A61KA61K38/00A61K9/5036A61K9/5089
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 9
Applicant portfolio 8,292
Related coverage 1
Patent details — US 8940394

Quick answer

US 8940394 (Protein imprinting by means of alginate-based polymers) is held by The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. Status: granted. Granted Jan 27, 2015. Expires Jan 22, 2035 (9 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

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A61K, A61K38/00, A61K9/5036, A61K9/5089

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 8940394?

US 8940394 (Protein imprinting by means of alginate-based polymers) is held by The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. Status: granted. Granted Jan 27, 2015. Expires Jan 22, 2035 (9 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 8940394?

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

When does US 8940394 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Jan 22, 2035 (9 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.