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US 8975442

Process for the preparation of and crystalline forms of optical enantiomers of modafinil

granted A61PA61P1/00A61P1/14A61P11/16
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 9
Applicant portfolio 454
Patent details — US 8975442
Jurisdiction
US
Status
granted
Grant date
Mar 10, 2015
Expiration
Mar 5, 2035
Applicant
Teva Sante
Claims
15
CPC classes
A61P, A61P1/00, A61P1/14, A61P11/16
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Quick answer

US 8975442 (Process for the preparation of and crystalline forms of optical enantiomers of modafinil) is held by Teva Sante. Status: granted. Granted Mar 10, 2015. Expires Mar 5, 2035 (9 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Applicant
Teva Sante
Grant date
Expiration
Claims
15
CPC classes
A61P, A61P1/00, A61P1/14, A61P11/16, A61P25/00, A61P25/14

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 8975442?

US 8975442 (Process for the preparation of and crystalline forms of optical enantiomers of modafinil) is held by Teva Sante. Status: granted. Granted Mar 10, 2015. Expires Mar 5, 2035 (9 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 8975442?

Teva Sante is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 454 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 8975442 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Mar 5, 2035 (9 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.