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US 9540440

Activatable antibodies that bind epidermal growth factor receptor and methods of use thereof

granted A61KA61K39/39533A61K47/6817A61K47/6849
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 10
Applicant portfolio 62
Patent details — US 9540440
Jurisdiction
US
Status
granted
Grant date
Jan 10, 2017
Expiration
Jan 5, 2037
Claims
25
CPC classes
A61K, A61K39/39533, A61K47/6817, A61K47/6849
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Quick answer

US 9540440 (Activatable antibodies that bind epidermal growth factor receptor and methods of use thereof) is held by CytomX Therapeutics, Inc.. Status: granted. Granted Jan 10, 2017. Expires Jan 5, 2037 (10 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
25
CPC classes
A61K, A61K39/39533, A61K47/6817, A61K47/6849

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 9540440?

US 9540440 (Activatable antibodies that bind epidermal growth factor receptor and methods of use thereof) is held by CytomX Therapeutics, Inc.. Status: granted. Granted Jan 10, 2017. Expires Jan 5, 2037 (10 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 9540440?

CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 62 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 9540440 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Jan 5, 2037 (10 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.