Alcon Labs Inc Drug Patent Portfolio

Alcon Labs Inc owns 7 orange book drugs protected by 47 US patents with Pataday Twice Daily Relief having the least patent protection, holding only 2 patents. And Rocklatan with maximum patent protection, holding 17 patents. Given below is the list of Alcon Labs Inc's drug patents along with their expiration dates.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10588901 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
Active
US11020385 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
Active
US11185538 Compositions for treating glaucoma or reducing intraocular pressure 14 Mar, 2034
Active
US9415043 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
Active
US9931336 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
Active
US11197853 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
Active
US9993470 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
Active
US10058511 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
Active
US10646436 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US10688045 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US10857096 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US10940108 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US10945948 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US10993908 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US11219596 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US11596599 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US11642317 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
Active
US11872318 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
Active
US9056057 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
Active
US9393213 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
Active
US9532955 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
Active
US9737491 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
Active
US9827191 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US10646437 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US10864219 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US11219597 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
Active
US8791154 High concentration olopatadine ophthalmic composition 19 May, 2032
Active
US9533053 High concentration olopatadine ophthalmic composition 19 May, 2032
Active
US8394826 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 10 Nov, 2030
Active
US9044484 Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing borate-polyol complexes 30 Oct, 2030
Active
US9421265 Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing borate-polyol complexes 17 Jun, 2030
Active
US10174017 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
Active
US10654844 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
Active
US11028081 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
Active
US11618748 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
Active
US10532993 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
Active
US10882840 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
Active
US11021456 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
Active
US8450344 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
Active
US9096569 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
Active
US6995186 Olopatadine formulations for topical administration 12 May, 2024 Expired
US6995186 Olopatadine formulations for topical administration 12 Nov, 2023 Expired
US7402609 Olopatadine formulations for topical administration 19 Dec, 2022 Expired
US7402609 Olopatadine formulations for topical administration 19 Jun, 2022 Expired
US6316441 Brinzolamide and brimonidine for treating glaucoma 07 Dec, 2019 Expired
US5641805 Topical ophthalmic formulations for treating allergic eye diseases 06 Dec, 2015 Expired
US5641805 Topical ophthalmic formulations for treating allergic eye diseases 06 Jun, 2015 Expired


Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following drug patents of Alcon Labs Inc.

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 19 Jun, 2024 US10882840
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 19 Jun, 2024 US10882840
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 19 Jun, 2024 US9532955
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 19 Jun, 2024 US9532955
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 19 Jun, 2024 US9533053
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 29 May, 2024 US10864219
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 22 May, 2024 US10857096
Correspondence Address Change 25 Mar, 2024 US9415043
Correspondence Address Change 25 Mar, 2024 US10174017
Correspondence Address Change 25 Mar, 2024 US8394826
Correspondence Address Change 25 Mar, 2024 US10058511
Correspondence Address Change 25 Mar, 2024 US10058511
Correspondence Address Change 25 Mar, 2024 US9532955
Correspondence Address Change 25 Mar, 2024 US9532955
Correspondence Address Change 25 Mar, 2024 US8450344


Alcon Labs Inc's Drug Patent Litigations

Alcon Labs Inc's drugs have been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Aug 18, 2016, against patent number US8791154. The petitioner Apotex, Inc., challenged the validity of this patent, with Alcon Research, Ltd. as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Alcon Labs Inc's patents.

Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US9533053 December, 2019 Terminated-Denied
(06 Aug, 2020)
Novartis AG AYLA PHARMA LLC
US8791154 June, 2018 Terminated-Settled
(17 Sep, 2018)
Alcon Research Ltd. Cipla Limited
US9533053 June, 2018 Terminated-Settled
(17 Sep, 2018)
Alcon Research Ltd. Cipla Limited
US8791154 February, 2016 Terminated-Settled
(30 Nov, 2016)
Alcon Research, Ltd. Argentum Pharmaceuticals, LLC
US8791154 August, 2016 Terminated-Settled
(30 Nov, 2016)
Alcon Research, Ltd. Apotex, Inc.


Alcon Labs Inc Drug Patents' Oppositions Filed in EPO

Alcon Labs Inc drug patents have faced multiple oppositions in the European Patent Office. The earliest opposition was filed on Dec 22, 2014, by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.. This opposition was filed on patent number EP10727317A. Click below to reveal the latest opposition data.


Application Filing Date Opposition Party Legal Status
Patent litigations
EP18206195A Aug, 2021 df-mp Dörries Frank-Molnia & Pohlman Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte ParG mbB Granted and Under Opposition
EP18206195A Aug, 2021 Isarpatent - Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Barth Charles Hassa Peckmann und Partner mbB Granted and Under Opposition
EP18206195A Aug, 2021 Alfred E. Tiefenbacher (GmbH & Co. KG) Granted and Under Opposition
EP16159225A Jan, 2021 Generics [UK] Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP14150805A Jan, 2017 Generics (U.K.) Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP14150805A Jan, 2017 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Granted and Under Opposition
EP10727317A Jan, 2015 Generics [UK] Ltd (trading as Mylan) Revoked
EP10727317A Dec, 2014 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD. Revoked


Alcon Labs Inc's Family Patents

Alcon Labs Inc drugs have patent protection in a total of 31 countries. It's US patent count contributes only to 32.0% of its total global patent coverage. 3 countries have all of their patents expired or invalidated which has opened up potential generic launch opportunities in these countries. Click below to unlock the full patent family tree.

Family Patents



Alcon Labs Inc Drug List

Given below is the complete list of Alcon Labs Inc's drugs and the patents protecting them.


1. Eysuvis

Eysuvis is protected by 16 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10058511 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10646436 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10688045 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10857096 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10940108 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10945948 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10993908 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11219596 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11596599 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11642317 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11872318 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9056057 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9393213 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9532955 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9737491 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9827191 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active

Discover which of these patents contain the active ingredient(API) of the drug, their family patents, along with litigation and legal activity details of these patents on Eysuvis's drug page


2. Inveltys

Inveltys is protected by 12 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10058511 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10646437 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10688045 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10864219 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11219597 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11642317 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11872318 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9056057 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9393213 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9532955 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9737491 Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9827191 Compositions and methods for ophthalmic and/or other applications 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active

Discover which of these patents contain the active ingredient(API) of the drug, their family patents, along with litigation and legal activity details of these patents on Inveltys's drug page


3. Pataday Once Daily Relief

Pataday Once Daily Relief is protected by 8 patents, out of which 6 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US8791154 High concentration olopatadine ophthalmic composition 19 May, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US9533053 High concentration olopatadine ophthalmic composition 19 May, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US6995186
(Pediatric)
Olopatadine formulations for topical administration 12 May, 2024
(7 months ago)
Expired
US6995186 Olopatadine formulations for topical administration 12 Nov, 2023
(1 year, 1 month ago)
Expired
US7402609
(Pediatric)
Olopatadine formulations for topical administration 19 Dec, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US7402609 Olopatadine formulations for topical administration 19 Jun, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US5641805
(Pediatric)
Topical ophthalmic formulations for treating allergic eye diseases 06 Dec, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US5641805 Topical ophthalmic formulations for treating allergic eye diseases 06 Jun, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired

Discover which of these patents contain the active ingredient(API) of the drug, their family patents, along with litigation and legal activity details of these patents on Pataday Once Daily Relief's drug page


4. Pataday Twice Daily Relief

Pataday Twice Daily Relief is protected by 2 patents, out of which all have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US5641805
(Pediatric)
Topical ophthalmic formulations for treating allergic eye diseases 06 Dec, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US5641805 Topical ophthalmic formulations for treating allergic eye diseases 06 Jun, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired

Discover which of these patents contain the active ingredient(API) of the drug, their family patents, along with litigation and legal activity details of these patents on Pataday Twice Daily Relief's drug page


5. Rhopressa

Rhopressa is protected by 15 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10588901 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US11020385 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US11185538 Compositions for treating glaucoma or reducing intraocular pressure 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US9415043 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US9931336 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US8394826 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 10 Nov, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US10174017 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US10654844 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US11028081 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US11618748 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US10532993 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active
US10882840 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active
US11021456 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active
US8450344 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active
US9096569 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active

Discover which of these patents contain the active ingredient(API) of the drug, their family patents, along with litigation and legal activity details of these patents on Rhopressa's drug page


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6. Rocklatan

Rocklatan is protected by 17 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10588901 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US11020385 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US11185538 Compositions for treating glaucoma or reducing intraocular pressure 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US11197853 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US9415043 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US9931336 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US9993470 Combination therapy 14 Mar, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US8394826 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 10 Nov, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US10174017 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US10654844 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US11028081 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US11618748 Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease 27 Jan, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US10532993 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active
US10882840 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active
US11021456 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active
US8450344 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active
US9096569 Beta- and gamma-amino-isoquinoline amide compounds and substituted benzamide compounds 11 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 6 months from now)
Active

Discover which of these patents contain the active ingredient(API) of the drug, their family patents, along with litigation and legal activity details of these patents on Rocklatan's drug page


7. Simbrinza

Simbrinza is protected by 3 patents, out of which 1 has expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9044484 Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing borate-polyol complexes 30 Oct, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US9421265 Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing borate-polyol complexes 17 Jun, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US6316441 Brinzolamide and brimonidine for treating glaucoma 07 Dec, 2019
(5 years ago)
Expired

Discover which of these patents contain the active ingredient(API) of the drug, their family patents, along with litigation and legal activity details of these patents on Simbrinza's drug page