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US 9845339

Method of treating melanocortin-4 receptor-associated disorders in heterozygous carriers

granted A61KA61K38/08A61PA61P3/00
Status granted
Linked drugs 2
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 11
Applicant portfolio 12
Related coverage 1
Patent details — US 9845339

Quick answer

US 9845339 (Method of treating melanocortin-4 receptor-associated disorders in heterozygous carriers) is held by RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.. Status: granted. Granted Dec 19, 2017. Expires Dec 14, 2037 (11 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

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Grant date
Expiration
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10
CPC classes
A61K, A61K38/08, A61P, A61P3/00, A61P3/04

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What is US patent 9845339?

US 9845339 (Method of treating melanocortin-4 receptor-associated disorders in heterozygous carriers) is held by RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.. Status: granted. Granted Dec 19, 2017. Expires Dec 14, 2037 (11 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 9845339?

RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 12 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 9845339 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of Dec 14, 2037 (11 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.