Organon Drug Patent Portfolio

Organon owns 12 orange book drugs protected by 53 US patents with Implanon having the least patent protection, holding only 1 patent. And Clarinex with maximum patent protection, holding 14 patents. Given below is the list of Organon's drug patents along with their expiration dates.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9757552 Applicator for inserting an implant 28 Jul, 2030
Active
US8722037 X-ray visible drug delivery device 28 Sep, 2027
Active
US10821277 Kit for and method of assembling an applicator for inserting an implant 31 May, 2027
Active
US8888745 Applicator for inserting an implant 28 Aug, 2026
Active
US7612058 Methods for inhibiting sterol absorption 30 Apr, 2026
Active
US7612058 Methods for inhibiting sterol absorption 30 Oct, 2025
Active
US8007830 Granule formation 24 Oct, 2022 Expired
US7820199 Stable extended release oral dosage composition 28 Sep, 2022 Expired
US7030106 Sterol absorption inhibitor compositions 25 Jul, 2022 Expired
US6979463 Stable extended release oral dosage composition 28 Mar, 2022 Expired
US7820199 Stable extended release oral dosage composition 28 Mar, 2022 Expired
US7030106 Sterol absorption inhibitor compositions 25 Jan, 2022 Expired
US7618649 Extended release oral dosage composition 19 Jun, 2021 Expired
US7618649 Extended release oral dosage composition 19 Dec, 2020 Expired
US6100274 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11- ](4-piperidylidine)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-bpyridine oral compositions 07 Jan, 2020 Expired
US7405223 Treating allergic and inflammatory conditions 07 Jan, 2020 Expired
US6100274 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11- ](4-piperidylidine)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-bpyridine oral compositions 07 Jul, 2019 Expired
US7405223 Treating allergic and inflammatory conditions 07 Jul, 2019 Expired
US5942519 Prevention of precipitated acute urinary retention 23 Oct, 2018 Expired
USRE42461 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Apr, 2017 Expired
USRE37721 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Apr, 2017 Expired
US5969156 Crystalline [R- (R*,R*)]-2-(4-Dfluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)- 3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt (atorvastatin) 08 Jan, 2017 Expired
USRE42461 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Oct, 2016 Expired
USRE37721 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Oct, 2016 Expired
US5969156 Crystalline [R- (R*,R*)]-2-(4-Dfluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)- 3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt (atorvastatin) 08 Jul, 2016 Expired
US5607697 Taste masking microparticles for oral dosage forms 07 Dec, 2015 Expired
US7211582 Methods for treating urticaria using descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Jun, 2015 Expired
US7214683 Compositions of descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Jun, 2015 Expired
US7214684 Methods for the treatment of allergic rhinitis 30 Jun, 2015 Expired
US5607697 Taste masking microparticles for oral dosage forms 07 Jun, 2015 Expired
US5686104 Stable oral CI-981 formulation and process of preparing same 11 May, 2015 Expired
US7211582 Methods for treating urticaria using descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Dec, 2014 Expired
US7214683 Compositions of descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Dec, 2014 Expired
US7214684 Methods for the treatment of allergic rhinitis 30 Dec, 2014 Expired
US5686104 Stable oral CI-981 formulation and process of preparing same 11 Nov, 2014 Expired
US5457895 Method of identifying freeze-dried dosage forms 01 Apr, 2014 Expired
US5846966 Combinations of hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 21 Mar, 2014 Expired
US5571817 Methods of treating androgenic alopecia with finasteride [17β-N-mono-substituted-carbamoyl-4-aza-5-α-androst-1-en-ones] 05 Nov, 2013 Expired
US5547957 Method of treating androgenic alopecia with 5-α reductase inhibitors 15 Oct, 2013 Expired
US5457895 Method of identifying freeze-dried dosage forms 01 Oct, 2013 Expired
US5846966 Combinations of hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 21 Sep, 2013 Expired
US5358941 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids with lactose 02 Jun, 2013 Expired
US5681590 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Jun, 2013 Expired
US6090410 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Jun, 2013 Expired
US6194004 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Jun, 2013 Expired
US5298520 Triazole containing indole derivatives 29 Dec, 2012 Expired
US5358941 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids with lactose 02 Dec, 2012 Expired
US5681590 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Dec, 2012 Expired
US6090410 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Dec, 2012 Expired
US6194004 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Dec, 2012 Expired
US5886184 Finasteride processes 19 Nov, 2012 Expired
US5565473 Unsaturated hydroxyalkylquinoline acids as leukotriene antagonists 03 Aug, 2012 Expired
US5602162 Imidazole, triazole and tetrazole derivatives 28 Jul, 2012 Expired


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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 11 Apr, 2024 US10821277
Expire Patent 02 Oct, 2023 US8007830
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 19 Apr, 2023 US8007830
Expire Patent 28 Nov, 2022 US7820199
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 13 Jun, 2022 US7820199
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 12 Apr, 2022 US8888745
Expire Patent 20 Dec, 2021 US7618649
Expire Patent 20 Dec, 2021 US7618649
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 14 Oct, 2021 US8722037
Correspondence Address Change 10 Aug, 2021 US7030106
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 05 Jul, 2021 US7618649
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 05 Jul, 2021 US7618649
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 15 Apr, 2021 US7612058
Post Issue Communication - Certificate of Correction 19 Jan, 2021 US10821277
Email Notification 21 Dec, 2020 US10821277


Organon's Drug Patent Litigations

Organon's drugs have been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Dec 09, 2004, against patent number US7214683. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with ABERG et al as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Organon's patents.

Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US7405223 June, 2007 Decision
(21 Feb, 2008)
Melton B. Affrime et al
US7214683 December, 2004 Decision
(24 Mar, 2005)
ABERG et al


Organon Drug Patents' Oppositions Filed in EPO

Organon drug patents have faced multiple oppositions in the European Patent Office. The earliest opposition was filed on Feb 22, 2008, by Egis Gyógyszergyár Nyrt. This opposition was filed on patent number EP02707500A. Click below to reveal the latest opposition data.


Application Filing Date Opposition Party Legal Status
Patent litigations
EP18182632A Jun, 2021 Consilient Health Limited Granted and Under Opposition
EP06707783A Apr, 2019 Holme Patent A/S Granted and Under Opposition
EP06707776A May, 2017 ELKINGTON AND FIFE LLP Opposition rejected
EP02770534A Jul, 2009 TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. Opposition procedure closed
EP02801836A Nov, 2008 Hexal AG Revoked
EP02707500A Feb, 2008 EGIS Gyógyszergyár Nyrt Revoked


Organon's Family Patents

Organon drugs have patent protection in a total of 47 countries. It's US patent count contributes only to 12.1% of its total global patent coverage. 14 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



Organon Drug List

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


1. Clarinex

Clarinex is protected by 14 patents, out of which all have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US7618649
(Pediatric)
Extended release oral dosage composition 19 Jun, 2021
(3 years ago)
Expired
US7618649 Extended release oral dosage composition 19 Dec, 2020
(3 years ago)
Expired
US6100274
(Pediatric)
8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11- ](4-piperidylidine)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-bpyridine oral compositions 07 Jan, 2020
(4 years ago)
Expired
US7405223
(Pediatric)
Treating allergic and inflammatory conditions 07 Jan, 2020
(4 years ago)
Expired
US6100274 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11- ](4-piperidylidine)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-bpyridine oral compositions 07 Jul, 2019
(5 years ago)
Expired
US7405223 Treating allergic and inflammatory conditions 07 Jul, 2019
(5 years ago)
Expired
US5607697
(Pediatric)
Taste masking microparticles for oral dosage forms 07 Dec, 2015
(8 years ago)
Expired
US7211582
(Pediatric)
Methods for treating urticaria using descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Jun, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US7214683
(Pediatric)
Compositions of descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Jun, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US7214684
(Pediatric)
Methods for the treatment of allergic rhinitis 30 Jun, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US5607697 Taste masking microparticles for oral dosage forms 07 Jun, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US7211582 Methods for treating urticaria using descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Dec, 2014
(9 years ago)
Expired
US7214683 Compositions of descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Dec, 2014
(9 years ago)
Expired
US7214684 Methods for the treatment of allergic rhinitis 30 Dec, 2014
(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 Clarinex's drug page


2. Clarinex D 24 Hour

Clarinex D 24 Hour is protected by 11 patents, out of which all have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US7820199
(Pediatric)
Stable extended release oral dosage composition 28 Sep, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US6979463 Stable extended release oral dosage composition 28 Mar, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US7820199 Stable extended release oral dosage composition 28 Mar, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US7618649
(Pediatric)
Extended release oral dosage composition 19 Jun, 2021
(3 years ago)
Expired
US7618649 Extended release oral dosage composition 19 Dec, 2020
(3 years ago)
Expired
US6100274
(Pediatric)
8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11- ](4-piperidylidine)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-bpyridine oral compositions 07 Jan, 2020
(4 years ago)
Expired
US6100274 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11- ](4-piperidylidine)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-bpyridine oral compositions 07 Jul, 2019
(5 years ago)
Expired
US7214683
(Pediatric)
Compositions of descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Jun, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US7214684
(Pediatric)
Methods for the treatment of allergic rhinitis 30 Jun, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US7214683 Compositions of descarboethoxyloratadine 30 Dec, 2014
(9 years ago)
Expired
US7214684 Methods for the treatment of allergic rhinitis 30 Dec, 2014
(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 Clarinex D 24 Hour's drug page


3. Fosamax

Fosamax is protected by 8 patents, out of which all have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US5358941
(Pediatric)
Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids with lactose 02 Jun, 2013
(11 years ago)
Expired
US5681590
(Pediatric)
Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Jun, 2013
(11 years ago)
Expired
US6090410
(Pediatric)
Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Jun, 2013
(11 years ago)
Expired
US6194004
(Pediatric)
Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Jun, 2013
(11 years ago)
Expired
US5358941 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids with lactose 02 Dec, 2012
(11 years ago)
Expired
US5681590 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Dec, 2012
(11 years ago)
Expired
US6090410 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 Dec, 2012
(11 years ago)
Expired
US6194004 Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids 02 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 Fosamax's drug page


4. Implanon

Implanon 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
US9757552 Applicator for inserting an implant 28 Jul, 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 Implanon's drug page


5. Liptruzet

Liptruzet is protected by 8 patents, out of which all have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
USRE42461
(Pediatric)
Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Apr, 2017
(7 years ago)
Expired
US5969156
(Pediatric)
Crystalline [R- (R*,R*)]-2-(4-Dfluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)- 3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt (atorvastatin) 08 Jan, 2017
(7 years ago)
Expired
USRE42461 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Oct, 2016
(8 years ago)
Expired
US5969156 Crystalline [R- (R*,R*)]-2-(4-Dfluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)- 3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt (atorvastatin) 08 Jul, 2016
(8 years ago)
Expired
US5686104
(Pediatric)
Stable oral CI-981 formulation and process of preparing same 11 May, 2015
(9 years ago)
Expired
US5686104 Stable oral CI-981 formulation and process of preparing same 11 Nov, 2014
(10 years ago)
Expired
US5846966
(Pediatric)
Combinations of hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 21 Mar, 2014
(10 years ago)
Expired
US5846966 Combinations of hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 21 Sep, 2013
(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 Liptruzet's drug page


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6. Maxalt-mlt

Maxalt-mlt is protected by 4 patents, out of which all have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US5457895
(Pediatric)
Method of identifying freeze-dried dosage forms 01 Apr, 2014
(10 years ago)
Expired
US5457895 Method of identifying freeze-dried dosage forms 01 Oct, 2013
(11 years ago)
Expired
US5298520
(Pediatric)
Triazole containing indole derivatives 29 Dec, 2012
(11 years ago)
Expired
US5602162
(Pediatric)
Imidazole, triazole and tetrazole derivatives 28 Jul, 2012
(12 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 Maxalt-mlt's drug page


7. Nexplanon

Nexplanon is protected by 4 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9757552 Applicator for inserting an implant 28 Jul, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US8722037 X-ray visible drug delivery device 28 Sep, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US10821277 Kit for and method of assembling an applicator for inserting an implant 31 May, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US8888745 Applicator for inserting an implant 28 Aug, 2026
(1 year, 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 Nexplanon's drug page


8. Propecia

Propecia is protected by 3 patents, out of which all have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US5571817 Methods of treating androgenic alopecia with finasteride [17β-N-mono-substituted-carbamoyl-4-aza-5-α-androst-1-en-ones] 05 Nov, 2013
(11 years ago)
Expired
US5547957 Method of treating androgenic alopecia with 5-α reductase inhibitors 15 Oct, 2013
(11 years ago)
Expired
US5886184 Finasteride processes 19 Nov, 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 Propecia's drug page


9. Proscar

Proscar 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
US5942519 Prevention of precipitated acute urinary retention 23 Oct, 2018
(6 years ago)
Expired
US5886184 Finasteride processes 19 Nov, 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 Proscar's drug page


10. Singulair

Singulair 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
US8007830 Granule formation 24 Oct, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US5565473
(Pediatric)
Unsaturated hydroxyalkylquinoline acids as leukotriene antagonists 03 Aug, 2012
(12 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 Singulair's drug page


11. Vytorin

Vytorin is protected by 6 patents, out of which all have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
USRE37721
(Pediatric)
Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Apr, 2017
(7 years ago)
Expired
USRE42461
(Pediatric)
Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Apr, 2017
(7 years ago)
Expired
USRE37721 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Oct, 2016
(8 years ago)
Expired
USRE42461 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Oct, 2016
(8 years ago)
Expired
US5846966
(Pediatric)
Combinations of hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 21 Mar, 2014
(10 years ago)
Expired
US5846966 Combinations of hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 21 Sep, 2013
(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 Vytorin's drug page


12. Zetia

Zetia is protected by 10 patents, out of which 8 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US7612058
(Pediatric)
Methods for inhibiting sterol absorption 30 Apr, 2026
(1 year, 5 months from now)
Active
US7612058 Methods for inhibiting sterol absorption 30 Oct, 2025
(11 months from now)
Active
US7030106
(Pediatric)
Sterol absorption inhibitor compositions 25 Jul, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US7030106 Sterol absorption inhibitor compositions 25 Jan, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
USRE37721
(Pediatric)
Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Apr, 2017
(7 years ago)
Expired
USRE42461
(Pediatric)
Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Apr, 2017
(7 years ago)
Expired
USRE37721 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Oct, 2016
(8 years ago)
Expired
USRE42461 Hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds useful as hypocholesterolemic agents 25 Oct, 2016
(8 years ago)
Expired
US5846966
(Pediatric)
Combinations of hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 21 Mar, 2014
(10 years ago)
Expired
US5846966 Combinations of hydroxy-substituted azetidinone compounds and HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors 21 Sep, 2013
(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 Zetia's drug page