Ucb Inc Drug Patent Portfolio

Ucb Inc owns 11 orange book drugs protected by 61 US patents with Keppra Xr having the least patent protection, holding only 1 patent. And Fintepla with maximum patent protection, holding 28 patents. Given below is the list of Ucb Inc's drug patents along with their expiration dates.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10452815 Control system for control of distribution of medication 29 Dec, 2038
Active
US10452815 Control system for control of distribution of medication 29 Jun, 2038
Active
US10603290 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
Active
US11040018 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
Active
US11406606 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
Active
US11759440 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
Active
US11786487 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
Active
US10603290 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
Active
US11040018 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
Active
US11406606 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
Active
US11759440 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
Active
US11786487 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
Active
US10947183 Fenfluramine compositions and methods of preparing the same 20 Jun, 2037
Active
US10947183 Fenfluramine compositions and methods of preparing the same 20 Dec, 2036
Active
US10950331 Control system for control of distribution of medication 28 Mar, 2036
Active
US10950331 Control system for control of distribution of medication 28 Sep, 2035
Active
US10106579 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US10208089 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US10435438 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US10562934 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US10835574 Modulators of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US11014965 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US11535650 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US11752190 Modulators of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US11965040 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
Active
US10478441 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
Active
US10478442 Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
Active
US9549909 Method for the treatment of dravet syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
Active
US9603814 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
Active
US9603815 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
Active
US9610260 Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
Active
US10478441 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 May, 2033
Active
US10478442 Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome 03 May, 2033
Active
US9549909 Method for the treatment of dravet syndrome 03 May, 2033
Active
US9603814 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 May, 2033
Active
US9603815 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 May, 2033
Active
US9610260 Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome 03 May, 2033
Active
US9925150 Polyvinylpyrrolidone for the stabilization of a solid dispersion of the non-crystalline form of rotigotine 01 Mar, 2032
Active
US8802142 Pharmaceutical compositions comprising levetiracetam and process for their preparation 07 Dec, 2031
Active
US8802142 Pharmaceutical compositions comprising levetiracetam and process for their preparation 07 Jun, 2031
Active
US10130589 Polyvinylpyrrolidone for the stabilization of a solid dispersion of the non-crystalline form of rotigotine 22 Dec, 2030
Active
US10350174 Polyvinylpyrrolidone for the stabilization of a solid dispersion of the non-crystalline form of rotigotine 22 Dec, 2030
Active
US10729653 Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives 09 Apr, 2030
Active
US7858122 Extended release formulation of levetiracetam 17 Sep, 2028
Active
US8217033 Methods and compositions for the delivery of a therapeutic agent 18 Jan, 2028
Active
US8809322 Methods and compositions for the delivery of a therapeutic agent 18 Jan, 2028
Active
US9289432 Methods and compositions for the delivery of a therapeutic agent 18 Jan, 2028
Active
US9687495 Methods and systems for the delivery of a therapeutic agent 18 Jan, 2028
Active
US8246979 Transdermal delivery system for the administration of rotigotine 01 Sep, 2027
Active
US6911461 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their uses 21 Feb, 2026
Active
US8246980 Transdermal delivery system 27 Nov, 2025
Active
US8617591 Transdermal delivery system for the administration of rotigotine 22 Jul, 2023 Expired
USRE38551 Anticonvulsant enantiomeric amino acid derivatives 17 Mar, 2022 Expired
US6884434 Transdermal therapeutic system which contains a d2 agonist and which is provided for treating parkinsonism, and a method for the production thereof 30 Mar, 2021 Expired
US6784197 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their uses 21 Feb, 2021 Expired
US8492416 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their uses 21 Feb, 2021 Expired
US6699498 Transdermal therapeutic systems having improved stability and their production 27 Nov, 2020 Expired
US7413747 Transdermal therapeutic system for treating Parkinsonism 18 Mar, 2019 Expired
US6024981 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form 09 Apr, 2018 Expired
US6221392 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form 09 Apr, 2018 Expired
US5654301 Amino acid derivative anticonvulsant 05 Aug, 2014 Expired


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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 10 Jul, 2024 US9549909
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 22 May, 2024 US10208089
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 22 May, 2024 US10106579
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 22 May, 2024 US10562934
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 01 May, 2024 US10835574
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 17 Apr, 2024 US10106579
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 17 Apr, 2024 US10835574
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 17 Apr, 2024 US10562934
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 17 Apr, 2024 US10208089
Court Processing Terminated 16 Apr, 2024 US8246980 (Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 07 Feb, 2024 US8246980 (Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 07 Feb, 2024 US8246979
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity 17 Jan, 2024 US10729653
Initial letter Re: PTE Application to regulating agency 11 Jan, 2024 US10106579
Initial letter Re: PTE Application to regulating agency 11 Jan, 2024 US10208089


Ucb Inc's Drug Patent Litigations

Ucb Inc's drugs have been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Nov 27, 2018, against patent number US10729653. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with Serge Cuypers et al as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Ucb Inc's patents.

Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US10729653 November, 2018 Decision
(27 Jun, 2019)
Serge Cuypers et al


Ucb Inc Drug Patents' Oppositions Filed in EPO

Ucb Inc drug patents have faced multiple oppositions in the European Patent Office. The earliest opposition was filed on Jun 09, 2015, by Cooke, Richard. This opposition was filed on patent number EP06776372A. Click below to reveal the latest opposition data.


Application Filing Date Opposition Party Legal Status
Patent litigations
EP15813093A Jul, 2022 Elkington and Fife LLP Granted and Under Opposition
EP18152406A Dec, 2021 TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. Granted and Under Opposition
EP18152406A Nov, 2021 Lederer & Keller Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB Granted and Under Opposition
EP16879990A Sep, 2021 Lederer & Keller Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB Granted and Under Opposition
EP16879990A Sep, 2021 OLON S.p.A. Granted and Under Opposition
EP10796399A Mar, 2019 Generics [U.K.] Limited Opposition rejected
EP10796399A Mar, 2019 Luye Supply AG Opposition rejected
EP14724037A Dec, 2018 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Granted and Under Opposition
EP06776372A Jun, 2015 Cooke, Richard Revoked


Ucb Inc's Family Patents

Ucb Inc drugs have patent protection in a total of 52 countries. It's US patent count contributes only to 16.0% of its total global patent coverage. 13 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



Ucb Inc Drug List

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


1. Briviact

Briviact 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
US10729653 Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives 09 Apr, 2030
(5 years from now)
Active
US6911461 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their uses 21 Feb, 2026
(1 year, 4 months from now)
Active
US6784197 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their uses 21 Feb, 2021
(3 years ago)
Expired
US8492416 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their uses 21 Feb, 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 Briviact's drug page


2. Fintepla

Fintepla is protected by 28 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10452815
(Pediatric)
Control system for control of distribution of medication 29 Dec, 2038
(14 years from now)
Active
US10452815 Control system for control of distribution of medication 29 Jun, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US10603290
(Pediatric)
Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US11040018
(Pediatric)
Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US11406606
(Pediatric)
Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US11759440
(Pediatric)
Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US11786487
(Pediatric)
Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Feb, 2038
(13 years from now)
Active
US10603290 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
(12 years from now)
Active
US11040018 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
(12 years from now)
Active
US11406606 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
(12 years from now)
Active
US11759440 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
(12 years from now)
Active
US11786487 Formulation for inhibiting formation of 5-HT2B agonists and methods of using same 02 Aug, 2037
(12 years from now)
Active
US10947183
(Pediatric)
Fenfluramine compositions and methods of preparing the same 20 Jun, 2037
(12 years from now)
Active
US10947183 Fenfluramine compositions and methods of preparing the same 20 Dec, 2036
(12 years from now)
Active
US10950331
(Pediatric)
Control system for control of distribution of medication 28 Mar, 2036
(11 years from now)
Active
US10950331 Control system for control of distribution of medication 28 Sep, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US10478441
(Pediatric)
Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
(9 years from now)
Active
US10478442
(Pediatric)
Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
(9 years from now)
Active
US9549909
(Pediatric)
Method for the treatment of dravet syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
(9 years from now)
Active
US9603814
(Pediatric)
Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
(9 years from now)
Active
US9603815
(Pediatric)
Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
(9 years from now)
Active
US9610260
(Pediatric)
Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome 03 Nov, 2033
(9 years from now)
Active
US10478441 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US10478442 Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9549909 Method for the treatment of dravet syndrome 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9603814 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9603815 Method for the treatment of Dravet syndrome 03 May, 2033
(8 years from now)
Active
US9610260 Method for the treatment of Dravet Syndrome 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 Fintepla's drug page


3. Fluxid

Fluxid 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
US6024981 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form 09 Apr, 2018
(6 years ago)
Expired
US6221392 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form 09 Apr, 2018
(6 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 Fluxid's drug page


4. Kemstro

Kemstro 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
US6024981 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form 09 Apr, 2018
(6 years ago)
Expired
US6221392 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form 09 Apr, 2018
(6 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 Kemstro's drug page


5. Keppra

Keppra is protected by 2 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US8802142
(Pediatric)
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising levetiracetam and process for their preparation 07 Dec, 2031
(7 years from now)
Active
US8802142 Pharmaceutical compositions comprising levetiracetam and process for their preparation 07 Jun, 2031
(6 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 Keppra's drug page


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6. Keppra Xr

Keppra Xr 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
US7858122 Extended release formulation of levetiracetam 17 Sep, 2028
(3 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 Keppra Xr's drug page


7. Nayzilam

Nayzilam 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
US8217033 Methods and compositions for the delivery of a therapeutic agent 18 Jan, 2028
(3 years from now)
Active
US8809322 Methods and compositions for the delivery of a therapeutic agent 18 Jan, 2028
(3 years from now)
Active
US9289432 Methods and compositions for the delivery of a therapeutic agent 18 Jan, 2028
(3 years from now)
Active
US9687495 Methods and systems for the delivery of a therapeutic agent 18 Jan, 2028
(3 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 Nayzilam's drug page


8. Neupro

Neupro is protected by 9 patents, out of which 4 have expired. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US9925150 Polyvinylpyrrolidone for the stabilization of a solid dispersion of the non-crystalline form of rotigotine 01 Mar, 2032
(7 years from now)
Active
US10130589 Polyvinylpyrrolidone for the stabilization of a solid dispersion of the non-crystalline form of rotigotine 22 Dec, 2030
(6 years from now)
Active
US10350174 Polyvinylpyrrolidone for the stabilization of a solid dispersion of the non-crystalline form of rotigotine 22 Dec, 2030
(6 years from now)
Active
US8246979 Transdermal delivery system for the administration of rotigotine 01 Sep, 2027
(2 years from now)
Active
US8246980 Transdermal delivery system 27 Nov, 2025
(1 year, 1 month from now)
Active
US8617591 Transdermal delivery system for the administration of rotigotine 22 Jul, 2023
(1 year, 2 months ago)
Expired
US6884434 Transdermal therapeutic system which contains a d2 agonist and which is provided for treating parkinsonism, and a method for the production thereof 30 Mar, 2021
(3 years ago)
Expired
US6699498 Transdermal therapeutic systems having improved stability and their production 27 Nov, 2020
(3 years ago)
Expired
US7413747 Transdermal therapeutic system for treating Parkinsonism 18 Mar, 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 Neupro's drug page


9. Niravam

Niravam 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
US6024981 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form 09 Apr, 2018
(6 years ago)
Expired
US6221392 Rapidly dissolving robust dosage form 09 Apr, 2018
(6 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 Niravam's drug page


10. Vimpat

Vimpat 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
USRE38551 Anticonvulsant enantiomeric amino acid derivatives 17 Mar, 2022
(2 years ago)
Expired
US5654301 Amino acid derivative anticonvulsant 05 Aug, 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 Vimpat's drug page


11. Zilbrysq

Zilbrysq is protected by 9 patents, out of which none have expired yet. Check out its patent list below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
US10106579 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US10208089 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US10435438 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US10562934 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US10835574 Modulators of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US11014965 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US11535650 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US11752190 Modulators of complement activity 12 Jun, 2035
(10 years from now)
Active
US11965040 Modulation of complement activity 12 Jun, 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 Zilbrysq's drug page


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