Novo Drug Patent Portfolio

Novo owns 11 orange book drugs protected by 80 US patents with Fiasp having the least patent protection, holding only 1 patent. And Saxenda with maximum patent protection, holding 48 patents. Given below is the list of Novo's drug patents along with their expiration dates.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US11318191 GLP-1 compositions and uses thereof 17 Feb, 2041
Active
US11286488 Methods and compositions for inhibiting expression of LDHA 12 Oct, 2038
Active
US11661604 Methods and compositions for inhibiting expression of LDHA 12 Oct, 2038
Active
US12029779 Semaglutide in medical therapy 10 Oct, 2038
Active
US10888605 GLP-1 compositions and uses thereof 24 Aug, 2038
Active
US11752198 GLP-1 compositions and uses thereof 24 Aug, 2038
Active
US9968659 Liraglutide in cardiovascular conditions 09 Jul, 2037
Active
US9968659 Liraglutide in cardiovascular conditions 09 Jan, 2037
Active
US11053502 Therapeutic inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase and agents therefor 29 Oct, 2035
Active
US10351854 Therapeutic inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase and agents therefor 09 Oct, 2035
Active
US10738311 Therapeutic inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase and agents therefor 09 Oct, 2035
Active
US11359203 Therapeutic inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase and agents therefor 09 Oct, 2035
Active
US10278923 Oral dosing of GLP-1 compounds 02 May, 2034
Active
US10335462 Use of long-acting GLP-1 peptides 21 Jun, 2033
Active
US9764003 Use of long-acting GLP-1 peptides 21 Jun, 2033
Active
US9884094 Method of treating diabetes mellitus 01 May, 2033
Active
US10933120 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof 15 Mar, 2033
Active
US11759501 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof 15 Mar, 2033
Active
US11759502 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof 15 Mar, 2033
Active
US11759503 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof 15 Mar, 2033
Active
US9132239 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Aug, 2032
Active
US9132239 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Feb, 2032
Active
US10086047 Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid 16 Dec, 2031
Active
US10960052 Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl) amino) caprylic acid 16 Dec, 2031
Active
US11382957 Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid 16 Dec, 2031
Active
US9278123 Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid 16 Dec, 2031
Active
US8129343 Acylated GLP-1 compounds 05 Dec, 2031
Active
US8324157 Preparation comprising insulin, nicotinamide and an amino acid 25 Jun, 2030
Active
US7615532 Insulin derivatives 28 Dec, 2029
Active
US8937042 Pharmaceutical compositions comprising GLP-1 peptides or extendin-4 and a basal insulin peptide 05 Nov, 2029
Active
US7615532 Insulin derivatives 28 Jun, 2029
Active
US8937042 Pharmaceutical compositions comprising GLP-1 peptides or extendin-4 and a basal insulin peptide 05 May, 2029
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Mar, 2028
Active
US8192719 Methods and kits to diagnose growth hormone deficiency by oral administration of EP 1572 or EP 1573 compounds 12 Oct, 2027
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Sep, 2027
Active
US9687611 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Aug, 2027
Active
US9687611 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Feb, 2027
Active
USRE46363 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Feb, 2027
Active
US10220155 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jan, 2027
Active
US8920383 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jan, 2027
Active
US9775953 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jan, 2027
Active
US7686786 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
Active
USRE46363 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
Active
US9108002 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jul, 2026
Active
US9616180 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jul, 2026
Active
US9861757 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jul, 2026
Active
US10220155 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
Active
US8920383 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
Active
US9775953 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
Active
US11097063 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
Active
US8684969 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Apr, 2026
Active
US8536122 Acylated GLP-1 compounds 20 Mar, 2026
Active
US8114833 Propylene glycol-containing peptide formulations which are optimal for production and for use in injection devices 13 Feb, 2026
Active
US10357616 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
Active
US10376652 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
Active
US9108002 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
Active
US9616180 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
Active
US9861757 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
Active
US11311679 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
Active
US8684969 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
Active
US11446443 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
Active
US8114833 Propylene glycol-containing peptide formulations which are optimal for production and for use in injection devices 13 Aug, 2025
Active
US7762994 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 Nov, 2024
Active
US7762994 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 May, 2024 Expired
US8579869 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Dec, 2023 Expired
US8579869 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Jun, 2023 Expired
US6268343 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Feb, 2023 Expired
US8846618 Stable formulation of modified GLP-1 27 Dec, 2022 Expired
US6268343 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2022 Expired
US6861409 Growth hormone secretagogues 01 Aug, 2022 Expired
US6899699 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jul, 2022 Expired
US8672898 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jul, 2022 Expired
US9486588 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jul, 2022 Expired
US8846618 Stable formulation of modified GLP-1 27 Jun, 2022 Expired
US6899699 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022 Expired
US8672898 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022 Expired
US9486588 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022 Expired
US6458924 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2017 Expired
US7235627 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2017 Expired
US5866538 Insulin preparations containing NaCl 20 Jun, 2017 Expired


Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following drug patents of Novo.

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Email Notification 16 Jul, 2024 US11286488
Mail Patent eCofC Notification 16 Jul, 2024 US11286488
Recordation of Patent eCertificate of Correction 16 Jul, 2024 US11286488
Patent eCofC Notification 16 Jul, 2024 US11286488
Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction 12 Jul, 2024 US11661604
Mail Pub Notice re 312 amendment 01 Jul, 2024 US11661604
Email Notification 01 Jul, 2024 US11661604
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 01 Jul, 2024 US9486588
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 01 Jul, 2024 US9486588
POST ISSUE OTHER COMMUNICATION TO APPLICANT- CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION 26 Jun, 2024 US11661604
Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction Denied 26 Jun, 2024 US11661604
Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction 25 Jun, 2024 US11286488
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 20 Jun, 2024 US10888605 (Litigated)
Mail Pub Notice re 312 amendment 11 Jun, 2024 US11661604
Email Notification 11 Jun, 2024 US11661604


Novo's Drug Patent Litigations

Novo's drugs have been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Jul 22, 2020, against patent number US8114833. The petitioner Pfizer Inc., challenged the validity of this patent, with Novo Nordisk A/S as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Novo's patents.

Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US10335462 March, 2024 Pending Novo Nordisk A/S Apotex Inc. et al.
US10335462 November, 2023 Trial Instituted
(28 May, 2024)
Novo Nordisk A/S Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. et al.
US10335462 October, 2023 Trial Instituted
(25 Apr, 2024)
Novo Nordisk A/S DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES, INC. et al.
US10335462 March, 2023 Trial Instituted
(04 Oct, 2023)
Novo Nordisk A/S Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. et al.
US8129343 March, 2023 Institution Denied
(02 Oct, 2023)
Novo Nordisk A/S Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. et al.
US8536122 March, 2023 Institution Denied
(02 Oct, 2023)
Novo Nordisk A/S Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. et al.
US8114833 March, 2022 Terminated-Settled
(08 Sep, 2022)
Novo Nordisk A/S Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
US8114833 December, 2019 Terminated-Settled
(21 Jun, 2021)
Novo Nordisk A/S et al. Pfizer Inc. et al.
US8114833 July, 2020 Terminated-Settled
(21 Jun, 2021)
Novo Nordisk A/S Pfizer Inc.


Novo Drug Patents' Oppositions Filed in EPO

Novo drug patents have faced multiple oppositions in the European Patent Office. The earliest opposition was filed on Feb 23, 2006, by Owen Mumford Limited. This opposition was filed on patent number EP02726984A. Click below to reveal the latest opposition data.


Application Filing Date Opposition Party Legal Status
Patent litigations
EP02726984A NA Genentech, Inc. Patent maintained as amended
EP17710160A May, 2022 Dr. Schön, Neymeyr & Partner Patentanwälte mbB Granted and Under Opposition
EP17710160A May, 2022 STADA Arzneimittel AG Granted and Under Opposition
EP17710160A May, 2022 SANDOZ AG Granted and Under Opposition
EP17710160A May, 2022 Adalvo Ltd. Granted and Under Opposition
EP17710160A Apr, 2022 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Granted and Under Opposition
EP13737808A Jan, 2021 Galenicum Health S.L.U. Granted and Under Opposition
EP13737808A Jan, 2021 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD. Granted and Under Opposition
EP13737808A Jan, 2021 Generics [UK] Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP17204363A Dec, 2020 Galenicum Health S.L.U. Granted and Under Opposition
EP17204363A Dec, 2020 Generics (U.K.) Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP17204363A Dec, 2020 Hexal AG Granted and Under Opposition
EP17204363A Dec, 2020 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Granted and Under Opposition
EP17196501A Dec, 2019 Generics (U.K.) Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP17196501A Dec, 2019 Hoffmann Eitle Granted and Under Opposition
EP17196501A Dec, 2019 Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP17196501A Dec, 2019 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Granted and Under Opposition
EP17196501A Dec, 2019 Galenicum Health S.L.U. Granted and Under Opposition
EP13709231A May, 2019 Galenicum Health S.L.U. Granted and Under Opposition
EP14721834A May, 2019 Sanofi Granted and Under Opposition
EP14721834A May, 2019 Hexal AG Granted and Under Opposition
EP14721834A May, 2019 Galenicum Health S.L.U. Granted and Under Opposition
EP14721834A May, 2019 Lederer & Keller Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB Granted and Under Opposition
EP14721834A May, 2019 Generics (U.K.) Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP13709231A May, 2019 Generics (U.K.) Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP13709231A May, 2019 Hexal AG Granted and Under Opposition
EP14721834A May, 2019 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Granted and Under Opposition
EP13709231A May, 2019 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Granted and Under Opposition
EP11805824A Sep, 2018 Generics (U.K.) Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP11805824A Sep, 2018 Galenicum Health S.L. Granted and Under Opposition
EP11805824A Sep, 2018 Hexal AG Granted and Under Opposition
EP11805824A Sep, 2018 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Granted and Under Opposition
EP04797453A Aug, 2018 Uexküll & Stolberg Partnerschaft von Patent- und Rechtsanwälten mbB Opposition rejected
EP04797453A Aug, 2018 Generics (U.K.) Limited Opposition rejected
EP04797453A Aug, 2018 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Opposition rejected
EP04797453A Aug, 2018 Wittkopp, Alexander Opposition rejected
EP04797453A Aug, 2018 Sandoz AG Opposition rejected
EP04797453A Aug, 2018 Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH Opposition rejected
EP06701034A Jan, 2018 Schwöbel, Thilo Opposition rejected
EP06754730A Dec, 2011 Ypsomed AG Patent maintained as amended
EP06754730A Nov, 2011 WMC Matthes Consulting Patent maintained as amended
EP06725149A May, 2011 AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Opposition rejected
EP06762643A Jul, 2010 Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH Patent maintained as amended
EP05796880A Jul, 2010 Stöckeler, Ferdinand Granted and Under Opposition
EP05796880A Jul, 2010 Ypsomed AG Granted and Under Opposition
EP05796880A Jul, 2010 OWEN MUMFORD LIMITED Granted and Under Opposition
EP05796880A Jul, 2010 Ferring International Center S.A. Granted and Under Opposition
EP05796880A Jul, 2010 COPERNICUS sp. zo.o. Granted and Under Opposition
EP05796880A Jul, 2010 Genentech, Inc. Granted and Under Opposition
EP06121820A May, 2010 SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Opposition rejected
EP02745182A Sep, 2008 AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Opposition rejected
EP02726984A Mar, 2006 TecPharma Licensing AG Patent maintained as amended
EP02726984A Feb, 2006 OWEN MUMFORD LIMITED Patent maintained as amended


Novo's Family Patents

Novo drugs have patent protection in a total of 44 countries. It's US patent count contributes only to 17.2% of its total global patent coverage. 4 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



Novo Drug List

Given below is the complete list of Novo's drugs and the patents protecting them.


1. Fiasp

Fiasp 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
US8324157 Preparation comprising insulin, nicotinamide and an amino acid 25 Jun, 2030
(5 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 Fiasp's drug page


2. Fiasp Flextouch

Fiasp Flextouch is protected by 20 patents, out of which 5 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9132239 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Feb, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US8324157 Preparation comprising insulin, nicotinamide and an amino acid 25 Jun, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US9687611 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Feb, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US7686786 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
USRE46363 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US10220155 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8920383 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US9775953 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US10357616 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US10376652 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9108002 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9616180 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9861757 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US8684969 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US7762994 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 May, 2024
(5 months ago)
Expired
US8579869 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Jun, 2023
(1 year, 4 months ago)
Expired
US6899699 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8672898 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US9486588 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 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 Fiasp Flextouch's drug page


3. Macrilen

Macrilen is protected by 2 patents, out of which 1 has expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US8192719 Methods and kits to diagnose growth hormone deficiency by oral administration of EP 1572 or EP 1573 compounds 12 Oct, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US6861409 Growth hormone secretagogues 01 Aug, 2022
(2 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 Macrilen's drug page


4. Ozempic

Ozempic is protected by 26 patents, out of which 5 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10335462 Use of long-acting GLP-1 peptides 21 Jun, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9132239 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Feb, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US8129343 Acylated GLP-1 compounds 05 Dec, 2031
(7 years from now)
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 29 Sep, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Sep, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9687611 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Feb, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
USRE46363 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US10220155 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US11097063 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8920383 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US9775953 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8536122 Acylated GLP-1 compounds 20 Mar, 2026
(1 year, 4 months from now)
Active
US10357616 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US10376652 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US11311679 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9108002 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9616180 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9861757 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US11446443 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US8684969 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US8114833 Propylene glycol-containing peptide formulations which are optimal for production and for use in injection devices 13 Aug, 2025
(8 months from now)
Active
US7762994 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 May, 2024
(5 months ago)
Expired
US8579869 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Jun, 2023
(1 year, 4 months ago)
Expired
US6899699 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8672898 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US9486588 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 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 Ozempic's drug page


5. Rivfloza

Rivfloza is protected by 6 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US11286488 Methods and compositions for inhibiting expression of LDHA 12 Oct, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US11661604 Methods and compositions for inhibiting expression of LDHA 12 Oct, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US11053502 Therapeutic inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase and agents therefor 29 Oct, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US10351854 Therapeutic inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase and agents therefor 09 Oct, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US10738311 Therapeutic inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase and agents therefor 09 Oct, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US11359203 Therapeutic inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase and agents therefor 09 Oct, 2035
(10 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 Rivfloza's drug page


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6. Rybelsus

Rybelsus is protected by 11 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10278923 Oral dosing of GLP-1 compounds 02 May, 2034
(9 years from now)
Active
US10933120 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof 15 Mar, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11759501 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof 15 Mar, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11759502 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof 15 Mar, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US11759503 Compositions of GLP-1 peptides and preparation thereof 15 Mar, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10086047 Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid 16 Dec, 2031
(7 years from now)
Active
US10960052 Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl) amino) caprylic acid 16 Dec, 2031
(7 years from now)
Active
US11382957 Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid 16 Dec, 2031
(7 years from now)
Active
US9278123 Solid compositions comprising a GLP-1 agonist and a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid 16 Dec, 2031
(7 years from now)
Active
US8129343 Acylated GLP-1 compounds 05 Dec, 2031
(7 years from now)
Active
US8536122 Acylated GLP-1 compounds 20 Mar, 2026
(1 year, 4 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 Rybelsus's drug page


7. Ryzodeg 70/30

Ryzodeg 70/30 is protected by 22 patents, out of which 6 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9884094 Method of treating diabetes mellitus 01 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9132239 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Feb, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US7615532 Insulin derivatives 28 Jun, 2029
(4 years from now)
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Sep, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9687611 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Feb, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US7686786 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
USRE46363 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US10220155 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8920383 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US9775953 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US10357616 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US10376652 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9108002 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9616180 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9861757 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US8684969 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US7762994 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 May, 2024
(5 months ago)
Expired
US8579869 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Jun, 2023
(1 year, 4 months ago)
Expired
US6899699 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8672898 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US9486588 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US5866538 Insulin preparations containing NaCl 20 Jun, 2017
(7 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 Ryzodeg 70/30's drug page


8. Saxenda

Saxenda is protected by 48 patents, out of which 15 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9968659
(Pediatric)
Liraglutide in cardiovascular conditions 09 Jul, 2037
(12 years from now)
Active
US9968659 Liraglutide in cardiovascular conditions 09 Jan, 2037
(12 years from now)
Active
US9132239
(Pediatric)
Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Aug, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US9132239 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Feb, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US9457154
(Pediatric)
Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Mar, 2028
(3 years from now)
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Sep, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9687611
(Pediatric)
Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Aug, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9687611 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Feb, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
USRE46363
(Pediatric)
Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Feb, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US10220155
(Pediatric)
Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jan, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US8920383
(Pediatric)
Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jan, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9775953
(Pediatric)
Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jan, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US7686786 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
USRE46363 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US9108002
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 26 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US9616180
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US9861757
(Pediatric)
Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US10220155 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US11097063 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8920383 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US9775953 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8684969
(Pediatric)
Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Apr, 2026
(1 year, 5 months from now)
Active
US8114833
(Pediatric)
Propylene glycol-containing peptide formulations which are optimal for production and for use in injection devices 13 Feb, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9108002 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 26 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US10357616 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US10376652 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US11311679 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9616180 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9861757 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US11446443 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US8684969 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US8114833 Propylene glycol-containing peptide formulations which are optimal for production and for use in injection devices 13 Aug, 2025
(8 months from now)
Active
US7762994
(Pediatric)
Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 Nov, 2024
(7 days from now)
Active
US7762994 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 May, 2024
(5 months ago)
Expired
US8579869
(Pediatric)
Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Dec, 2023
(10 months ago)
Expired
US8579869 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Jun, 2023
(1 year, 4 months ago)
Expired
US6268343
(Pediatric)
Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Feb, 2023
(1 year, 8 months ago)
Expired
US8846618
(Pediatric)
Stable formulation of modified GLP-1 27 Dec, 2022
(1 year, 10 months ago)
Expired
US6268343 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8672898
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jul, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US9486588
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jul, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US6899699
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with reset feature 01 Jul, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8846618 Stable formulation of modified GLP-1 27 Jun, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8672898 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US9486588 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US6899699 Automatic injection device with reset feature 01 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US6458924 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2017
(7 years ago)
Expired
US7235627 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2017
(7 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 Saxenda's drug page


9. Tresiba

Tresiba is protected by 20 patents, out of which 5 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9132239 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Feb, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US7615532 Insulin derivatives 28 Jun, 2029
(4 years from now)
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Sep, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9687611 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Feb, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US7686786 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
USRE46363 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US10220155 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8920383 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US9775953 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US10357616 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US10376652 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9108002 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9616180 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9861757 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US8684969 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US7762994 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 May, 2024
(5 months ago)
Expired
US8579869 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Jun, 2023
(1 year, 4 months ago)
Expired
US6899699 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8672898 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US9486588 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 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 Tresiba's drug page


10. Wegovy

Wegovy is protected by 7 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US11318191 GLP-1 compositions and uses thereof 17 Feb, 2041
(16 years from now)
Active
US12029779 Semaglutide in medical therapy 10 Oct, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US10888605 GLP-1 compositions and uses thereof 24 Aug, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US11752198 GLP-1 compositions and uses thereof 24 Aug, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US9764003 Use of long-acting GLP-1 peptides 21 Jun, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US8129343 Acylated GLP-1 compounds 05 Dec, 2031
(7 years from now)
Active
US8536122 Acylated GLP-1 compounds 20 Mar, 2026
(1 year, 4 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 Wegovy's drug page


11. Xultophy 100/3.6

Xultophy 100/3.6 is protected by 45 patents, out of which 15 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9132239
(Pediatric)
Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Aug, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US9132239 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 01 Feb, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US7615532
(Pediatric)
Insulin derivatives 28 Dec, 2029
(5 years from now)
Active
US8937042
(Pediatric)
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising GLP-1 peptides or extendin-4 and a basal insulin peptide 05 Nov, 2029
(4 years from now)
Active
US7615532 Insulin derivatives 28 Jun, 2029
(4 years from now)
Active
US8937042 Pharmaceutical compositions comprising GLP-1 peptides or extendin-4 and a basal insulin peptide 05 May, 2029
(4 years from now)
Active
US9457154
(Pediatric)
Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Mar, 2028
(3 years from now)
Active
US9457154 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 27 Sep, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9687611
(Pediatric)
Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Aug, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9687611 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 27 Feb, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
USRE46363
(Pediatric)
Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Feb, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US10220155
(Pediatric)
Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jan, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US8920383
(Pediatric)
Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jan, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US9775953
(Pediatric)
Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jan, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US7686786 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
USRE46363 Dial-down mechanism for wind-up pen 03 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US9108002
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US9616180
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US9861757
(Pediatric)
Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 8 months from now)
Active
US10220155 Syringe device with a dose limiting mechanism and an additional safety mechanism 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8920383 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US9775953 Dose mechanism for an injection device for limiting a dose setting corresponding to the amount of medicament left 17 Jul, 2026
(1 year, 7 months from now)
Active
US8684969
(Pediatric)
Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Apr, 2026
(1 year, 5 months from now)
Active
US10357616 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US10376652 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9108002 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9616180 Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US9861757 Injection device with an end of dose feedback mechanism 20 Jan, 2026
(1 year, 2 months from now)
Active
US8684969 Injection device with torsion spring and rotatable display 20 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US7762994
(Pediatric)
Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 Nov, 2024
(7 days from now)
Active
US7762994 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 23 May, 2024
(5 months ago)
Expired
US8579869
(Pediatric)
Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Dec, 2023
(10 months ago)
Expired
US8579869 Needle mounting system and a method for mounting a needle assembly 30 Jun, 2023
(1 year, 4 months ago)
Expired
US6268343
(Pediatric)
Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Feb, 2023
(1 year, 8 months ago)
Expired
US8846618
(Pediatric)
Stable formulation of modified GLP-1 27 Dec, 2022
(1 year, 10 months ago)
Expired
US6268343 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US6899699
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jul, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8672898
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jul, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US9486588
(Pediatric)
Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jul, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8846618 Stable formulation of modified GLP-1 27 Jun, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US6899699 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US8672898 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US9486588 Automatic injection device with reset feature 02 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US6458924 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2017
(7 years ago)
Expired
US7235627 Derivatives of GLP-1 analogs 22 Aug, 2017
(7 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 Xultophy 100/3.6's drug page


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