Brisdelle Patent Expiration

Brisdelle is a drug owned by Sebela Ireland Ltd. It is protected by 5 US drug patents filed from 2013 to 2016. Out of these, 4 drug patents are active and 1 has expired. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Apr 06, 2029. Details of Brisdelle's patents and their expiration are given in the table below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
These drug patents protect the active ingredient(API) of the drug. Only drug patent owner can launch products that use this active ingredient until these patents expire.
US8658663 Method of treating thermoregulatory disfunction with paroxetine
Apr, 2029

(4 years from now)

Active
US8946251 Method of treating thermoregulatory dysfunction with paroxetine
Aug, 2026

(1 year, 7 months from now)

Active
US7598271 Crystalline paroxetine methane sulfonate
May, 2025

(4 months from now)

Active
These drug patents focus on the other aspects of the drug like dosage, mode of administration (oral, tablet, capsules, liquids etc).
US9393237 Method of treating thermoregulatory dysfunction with paroxetine
Aug, 2026

(1 year, 7 months from now)

Active
US5874447 4-Phenylpiperidine compounds for treating depression
Jun, 2017

(7 years ago)

Expired


A patent's expiry date may change depending upon legal activities going on that patent. Critical activities like abandoning of a patent, term extension of a patent or amendment of its claims can increase or decrease the life of a patent hence affecting its expiry date and in turn affecting the generic launch date of that drug. Tracking these ongoing activities on a patent application helps to keep an eye on the latest developments in the patent process of the drug which can give an idea of how early a drug's generic could be available. The next section provides a list of recent legal activities on Brisdelle's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Yr, Small Entity 03 Jan, 2024 US9393237
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Yr, Small Entity 20 Jul, 2022 US8946251 (Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Yr, Small Entity 11 Aug, 2021 US8658663 (Litigated)
Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) 02 Jul, 2021 US8658663 (Litigated)
Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) 02 Jul, 2021 US8946251 (Litigated)
Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA) 02 Jul, 2021 US9393237
Correspondence Address Change 30 Jun, 2021 US8946251 (Litigated)
Correspondence Address Change 30 Jun, 2021 US9393237
Correspondence Address Change 30 Jun, 2021 US8658663 (Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Yr, Small Entity 03 Jan, 2020 US9393237


While patent expiration is one way of estimating the generic date of a drug, if a patent gets invalidated somehow, the generic of the drug may arrive early. Being aware of all relevant patents can help in avoiding legal pitfalls. Given below are details of the litigation history of Brisdelle and ongoing litigations to help you estimate the early arrival of Brisdelle generic.

Brisdelle's Litigations

Brisdelle been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Jan 30, 2012, against patent number US8658663. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with Patricia Allison Tewes Richards as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Brisdelle's patents.

Last updated on December 17, 2024
Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US8658663 January, 2012 Decision
(21 Oct, 2013)
Patricia Allison Tewes Richards


FDA has granted some exclusivities to Brisdelle. Till the time these exclusivities are active, no other company can market a generic or bioequivalent version of Brisdelle, regardless of the status of it's patents. These exclusivities hence play a crucial role in delaying the generic launch. Given below are details of the exclusivities granted to Brisdelle.

Exclusivity Information

Brisdelle holds 1 exclusivities. All of its exclusivities have expired in 2016. Details of Brisdelle's exclusivity codes and their expiration dates are given below.


Drug Exclusivity Drug Exclusivity Expiration
New Product(NP) Jun 28, 2016

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US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Brisdelle is protected by patents in multiple countries. Understanding the full scope of patent protection is crucial in strategizing market entry. By looking at the broader patent landscape, you can identify markets with weaker patent protection which could be ideal generic entry points. The following section offers details on Brisdelle's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.

Brisdelle's Family Patents

Brisdelle has patent protection in a total of 26 countries. It's US patent count contributes only to 17.0% of its total global patent coverage. 7 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 for Brisdelle.

Family Patents

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Generic Launch

Generic Release Date:

Brisdelle's generic launch date based on the last expiry date of its patents and exclusivities combined is estimated to be Apr 06, 2029 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)

Brisdelle Generic API suppliers:

Paroxetine Mesylate is the generic name for the brand Brisdelle. 2 different companies have already filed for the generic of Brisdelle, with Actavis Labs Fl Inc having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Brisdelle's generic

How can I launch a generic of Brisdelle before its drug patent expiration? :

You can seek FDA approval to launch a generic drug before the expiration of Brisdelle's patents related by providing a 'paragraph IV certification' in your application, which states that the patent submitted by the Brisdelle's sponsor is invalid, unenforceable, or will not be infringed by your generic product.

Given below are the details of the already filed Para IV certificates on Brisdelle -

Strength Submission Date ANDA(s) Filed First applicant approval Last patent expiry 180 day status
7.5 mg 07 Apr, 2014 1 13 Mar, 2019 06 Apr, 2029 Extinguished

Alternative Brands for Brisdelle

Brisdelle which is used for managing moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause., has several other brand drugs in the same treatment category and using the same active ingredient (Paroxetine Mesylate). Given below is the list of those companies and their brand drugs, to help you identify new opportunities, assess competitors, and plan your market strategies more effectively.

Drug Owner Drug Name Treatment Area
Apil
Femtrace Used for treating vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Aspen
Enjuvia Used for managing symptoms of menopause, including vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, and vasomotor symptoms.
Wyeth Pharms
Duavee used for management of menopausal symptoms and prevention of osteoporosis.

Apart from drugs working in same treatment category, there are also some brand drugs where treatment area is different, but the active ingredient used is same i.e. Paroxetine Mesylate. Given below is the list of those drugs and companies owning them.

Drug Owner Drug Name
Sebela Ireland Ltd
Pexeva


Apart from brand drugs containing the same ingredient, some generics have also been filed for Paroxetine Mesylate, Brisdelle's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Brisdelle





About Brisdelle

Brisdelle is a drug owned by Sebela Ireland Ltd. It is used for managing moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Brisdelle uses Paroxetine Mesylate as an active ingredient. Brisdelle was launched by Sebela Ireland Ltd in 2013.

Approval Date:

Brisdelle was approved by FDA for market use on 28 June, 2013.

Active Ingredient:

Brisdelle uses Paroxetine Mesylate as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Paroxetine Mesylate ingredient

Treatment:

Brisdelle is used for managing moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.

Dosage:

Brisdelle is available in capsule form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway
EQ 7.5MG BASE CAPSULE Prescription ORAL