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US 9968631

Method for treatment of pulmonary fibrosis

granted A61KA61K31/715A61K31/736
Status granted
Linked drugs 1
Pipeline programs 6
Years to expiry 12
Applicant portfolio 20
Patent details — US 9968631
Jurisdiction
US
Status
granted
Grant date
May 15, 2018
Expiration
May 10, 2038
Claims
11
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/715, A61K31/736
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Quick answer

US 9968631 (Method for treatment of pulmonary fibrosis) is held by GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS, INC.. Status: granted. Granted May 15, 2018. Expires May 10, 2038 (12 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Key facts

Grant date
Expiration
Claims
11
CPC classes
A61K, A61K31/715, A61K31/736

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Frequently asked questions

What is US patent 9968631?

US 9968631 (Method for treatment of pulmonary fibrosis) is held by GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS, INC.. Status: granted. Granted May 15, 2018. Expires May 10, 2038 (12 years remaining) — relevant for patent-cliff and LOE planning.

Who owns US 9968631?

GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS, INC. is listed as the applicant in USPTO PatentsView records indexed by NovaPharmaNews. We track 20 pharmaceutical patents for this assignee.

When does US 9968631 expire?

Our index shows an expiration date of May 10, 2038 (12 years from today). Confirm material dates against USPTO, FDA Orange Book, or qualified counsel before contractual decisions.