Mylan Speciality Lp Drug Patent Portfolio

Mylan Speciality Lp owns 10 orange book drugs protected by 39 US patents with Sfrowasa having the least patent protection, holding only 1 patent. And Tobi Podhaler with maximum patent protection, holding 14 patents. Given below is the list of Mylan Speciality Lp's drug patents along with their expiration dates.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9265720 Pharmaceutical formulations useful in the treatment of insomnia 25 Feb, 2031
Active
US10207066 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncture alignment guide 04 Nov, 2030
Active
US8869794 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncturing member 12 Sep, 2028
Active
US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof 04 Jun, 2028
Active
US7645801 Reduced irritant enema for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 24 Jul, 2027
Active
US9597281 Pharmaceutical formulations useful in the treatment of insomnia 06 Apr, 2027
Active
US8168620 Combination of azelastine and steroids 24 Aug, 2026
Active
US8168620 Combination of azelastine and steroids 24 Feb, 2026
Active
US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof 22 Nov, 2025
Active
US9919050 Compositions comprising azelastine 22 Nov, 2025
Active
US7559325 Aerosolization apparatus with air inlet shield 27 Oct, 2025
Active
US7449012 Automatic injector 11 Sep, 2025
Active
US7794432 Automatic injector with kickback attenuation 11 Sep, 2025
Active
US8048035 Automatic injector with needle cover 11 Sep, 2025
Active
US8870827 Automatic injector 11 Sep, 2025
Active
US9586010 Automatic injector with needle cover 11 Sep, 2025
Active
US8664187 Methods of treatment of endobronchial infections 20 Jun, 2025
Active
US11484671 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncture alignment guide 07 Nov, 2024 Expired
US8069851 Aeorosolization apparatus with air inlet shield 24 Sep, 2024 Expired
USRE47526 Aerosolization apparatus with air inlet shield 09 Apr, 2024 Expired
US8163723 Combination of azelastine and steroids 29 Feb, 2024 Expired
US7516741 Aerosolization apparatus with feedback mechanism 11 Jan, 2024 Expired
US9259428 Combination of azelastine and fluticasone for nasal administration 13 Dec, 2023 Expired
US8163723 Combination of azelastine and steroids 29 Aug, 2023 Expired
US9259428 Combination of azelastine and fluticasone for nasal administration 13 Jun, 2023 Expired
US9901585 Combination of azelastine and fluticasone for nasal administration 13 Jun, 2023 Expired
US7368102 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycosides 19 Dec, 2022 Expired
US8715623 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycoside 19 Dec, 2022 Expired
US9421166 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycoside 19 Dec, 2022 Expired
US7198801 Formulations for transdermal or transmucosal application 25 Jun, 2022 Expired
US7470433 Formulations for transdermal or transmucosal application 03 Aug, 2021 Expired
US7097827 Devices, compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of aerosolized medicaments 27 Jun, 2021 Expired
US7442388 Phospholipid-based powders for drug delivery 10 May, 2020 Expired
US8349294 Stable metal ion-lipid powdered pharmaceutical compositions for drug delivery and methods of use 10 May, 2020 Expired
US6761910 Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of acute disorders 24 Sep, 2019 Expired
US8512747 Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of acute disorders 24 Sep, 2019 Expired
US5886039 Method and composition for treating erectile dysfunction 23 Mar, 2016 Expired
US5508269 Aminoglycoside formulation for aerosolization 19 Oct, 2014 Expired
US5474535 Dosage and inserter for treatment of erectile dysfunction 12 Dec, 2012 Expired


Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following drug patents of Mylan Speciality Lp.

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Expire Patent 03 Jun, 2024 US8168620 (Litigated)
Expire Patent 27 May, 2024 US8163723 (Litigated)
Court Processing Terminated 17 Apr, 2024 US7516741
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 15 Apr, 2024 US9421166
Expire Patent 25 Mar, 2024 US9259428 (Litigated)
Court Processing Terminated 01 Mar, 2024 US7097827
Court Processing Terminated 28 Feb, 2024 US7442388
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 18 Dec, 2023 US8168620 (Litigated)
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 11 Dec, 2023 US8163723 (Litigated)
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 09 Oct, 2023 US9259428 (Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 23 May, 2023 US8071073 (Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 18 Apr, 2023 US8048035
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 18 Apr, 2023 US8048035
Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed 01 Nov, 2022 US11484671
Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation 01 Nov, 2022 US11484671


Mylan Speciality Lp's Drug Patent Litigations

Mylan Speciality Lp's drugs have been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Apr 23, 2008, against patent number US7645801. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with Bala VENKATARAMAN et al as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Mylan Speciality Lp's patents.

Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US8163723 January, 2020 Terminated-Denied
(31 Jul, 2020)
Cipla Limited GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
US8168620 January, 2020 Terminated-Denied
(31 Jul, 2020)
Cipla Limited GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
US9259428 January, 2020 Terminated-Denied
(31 Jul, 2020)
Cipla Limited GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
US9901585 January, 2020 Terminated-Denied
(31 Jul, 2020)
Cipla Limited GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
US10207066 October, 2016 Decision
(18 Sep, 2018)
Michael John Dunkley et al
US8168620 February, 2017 Terminated-Settled
(21 May, 2018)
Cipla Limited Argentum Pharmaceuticals LLC
US8071073 May, 2014 Terminated-Denied
(29 Jul, 2014)
Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Impax Laboratories, Inc.
US10207066 May, 2009 Decision
(23 Dec, 2011)
Michael John Dunkley et al
US7645801 April, 2008 Decision
(08 Dec, 2008)
Bala VENKATARAMAN et al


Mylan Speciality Lp Drug Patents' Oppositions Filed in EPO

Mylan Speciality Lp drug patents have faced multiple oppositions in the European Patent Office. The earliest opposition was filed on Jan 14, 2010, by Glaxo Group Limited. This opposition was filed on patent number EP03738280A. Click below to reveal the latest opposition data.


Application Filing Date Opposition Party Legal Status
Patent litigations
EP10155967A Jan, 2021 Keilitz Haines & Partner Patentanwälte PartGmbB Granted and Under Opposition
EP10155967A Apr, 2020 ALK-ABELLO A/S Granted and Under Opposition
EP05783727A Nov, 2016 ALK-ABELLO A/S Revoked
EP05783727A Nov, 2016 Merck Patent GmbH Revoked
EP05783727A Oct, 2016 Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc. Revoked
EP09173753A Jul, 2016 Merck Patent GmbH Patent maintained as amended
EP09075100A Apr, 2016 Sanovel IIaç San. ve Tic. A.S. Revoked
EP10194414A Feb, 2015 Feldmeier, Jürgen Revoked
EP10194414A Nov, 2014 ALK-ABELLO A/S Revoked
EP09075101A Oct, 2014 Abdi Ibrahim Ilac Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Revoked
EP09075101A Oct, 2014 Sanovel IIaç San. ve Tic. A.S. Revoked
EP04759324A Dec, 2012 NORTON HEALTHCARE LIMITED Patent maintained as amended
EP03738280A Jan, 2010 Glaxo Group Limited Revoked


Mylan Speciality Lp's Family Patents

Mylan Speciality Lp drugs have patent protection in a total of 38 countries. It's US patent count contributes only to 23.6% of its total global patent coverage. 5 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



Mylan Speciality Lp Drug List

Given below is the complete list of Mylan Speciality Lp's drugs and the patents protecting them.


1. Astepro

Astepro is protected by 3 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US8071073 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof 04 Jun, 2028
(3 years from now)
Active
US8518919 Compositions comprising azelastine and methods of use thereof 22 Nov, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US9919050 Compositions comprising azelastine 22 Nov, 2025
(11 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 Astepro's drug page


2. Dymista

Dymista is protected by 7 patents, out of which 5 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US8168620
(Pediatric)
Combination of azelastine and steroids 24 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US8168620 Combination of azelastine and steroids 24 Feb, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US8163723
(Pediatric)
Combination of azelastine and steroids 29 Feb, 2024
(9 months ago)
Expired
US9259428
(Pediatric)
Combination of azelastine and fluticasone for nasal administration 13 Dec, 2023
(11 months ago)
Expired
US8163723 Combination of azelastine and steroids 29 Aug, 2023
(1 year, 3 months ago)
Expired
US9259428 Combination of azelastine and fluticasone for nasal administration 13 Jun, 2023
(1 year, 5 months ago)
Expired
US9901585 Combination of azelastine and fluticasone for nasal administration 13 Jun, 2023
(1 year, 5 months 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 Dymista's drug page


3. Edluar

Edluar is protected by 4 patents, out of which 2 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9265720 Pharmaceutical formulations useful in the treatment of insomnia 25 Feb, 2031
(6 years from now)
Active
US9597281 Pharmaceutical formulations useful in the treatment of insomnia 06 Apr, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US6761910 Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of acute disorders 24 Sep, 2019
(5 years ago)
Expired
US8512747 Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of acute disorders 24 Sep, 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 Edluar's drug page


4. Elestrin

Elestrin 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
US7198801 Formulations for transdermal or transmucosal application 25 Jun, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US7470433 Formulations for transdermal or transmucosal application 03 Aug, 2021
(3 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 Elestrin's drug page


5. Epipen

Epipen is protected by 5 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US7449012 Automatic injector 11 Sep, 2025
(9 months from now)
Active
US7794432 Automatic injector with kickback attenuation 11 Sep, 2025
(9 months from now)
Active
US8048035 Automatic injector with needle cover 11 Sep, 2025
(9 months from now)
Active
US8870827 Automatic injector 11 Sep, 2025
(9 months from now)
Active
US9586010 Automatic injector with needle cover 11 Sep, 2025
(9 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 Epipen's drug page


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6. Epipen Jr.

Epipen Jr. is protected by 5 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US7449012 Automatic injector 11 Sep, 2025
(9 months from now)
Active
US7794432 Automatic injector with kickback attenuation 11 Sep, 2025
(9 months from now)
Active
US8048035 Automatic injector with needle cover 11 Sep, 2025
(9 months from now)
Active
US8870827 Automatic injector 11 Sep, 2025
(9 months from now)
Active
US9586010 Automatic injector with needle cover 11 Sep, 2025
(9 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 Epipen Jr.'s drug page


7. Muse

Muse 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
US5886039 Method and composition for treating erectile dysfunction 23 Mar, 2016
(8 years ago)
Expired
US5474535 Dosage and inserter for treatment of erectile dysfunction 12 Dec, 2012
(11 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 Muse's drug page


8. Sfrowasa

Sfrowasa is protected by 1 patent, which is still active. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US7645801 Reduced irritant enema for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 24 Jul, 2027
(2 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 Sfrowasa's drug page


9. Tobi

Tobi is protected by 1 patent, which has expired already. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US5508269 Aminoglycoside formulation for aerosolization 19 Oct, 2014
(10 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 Tobi's drug page


10. Tobi Podhaler

Tobi Podhaler is protected by 14 patents, out of which 10 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10207066 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncture alignment guide 04 Nov, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US8869794 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncturing member 12 Sep, 2028
(3 years from now)
Active
US7559325 Aerosolization apparatus with air inlet shield 27 Oct, 2025
(10 months from now)
Active
US8664187 Methods of treatment of endobronchial infections 20 Jun, 2025
(6 months from now)
Active
US11484671 Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncture alignment guide 07 Nov, 2024
(26 days ago)
Expired
US8069851 Aeorosolization apparatus with air inlet shield 24 Sep, 2024
(2 months ago)
Expired
USRE47526 Aerosolization apparatus with air inlet shield 09 Apr, 2024
(7 months ago)
Expired
US7516741 Aerosolization apparatus with feedback mechanism 11 Jan, 2024
(10 months ago)
Expired
US7368102 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycosides 19 Dec, 2022
(1 year, 11 months ago)
Expired
US8715623 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycoside 19 Dec, 2022
(1 year, 11 months ago)
Expired
US9421166 Pulmonary delivery of aminoglycoside 19 Dec, 2022
(1 year, 11 months ago)
Expired
US7097827 Devices, compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of aerosolized medicaments 27 Jun, 2021
(3 years ago)
Expired
US7442388 Phospholipid-based powders for drug delivery 10 May, 2020
(4 years ago)
Expired
US8349294 Stable metal ion-lipid powdered pharmaceutical compositions for drug delivery and methods of use 10 May, 2020
(4 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 Tobi Podhaler's drug page