Cabenuva Kit Patent Expiration

Cabenuva Kit is a drug owned by Viiv Healthcare Co. It is protected by 7 US drug patents filed from 2021 to 2022. Out of these, 5 drug patents are active and 2 have expired. Cabenuva Kit's patents will be open to challenges from 21 January, 2025. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Sep 15, 2031. Details of Cabenuva Kit'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.
US10927129 N-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-5,7-dioxo-2,3,5,7,11,11a-hexahydro[1,3] oxazolo[3,2-a]pyrido[1,2-d]pyrazine-8-carboxamide having HIV integrase inhibitory activity
Apr, 2026

(1 year, 4 months from now)

Active
US8410103 (3S,11aR)-N-[2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-5,7-dioxo-2,3,5,7,11,11a-hexahydro[1,3]oxazolo[3,2-a]pyrido[1,2-d]pyrazine-8-carboxamide useful as anti-HIV agent
Apr, 2026

(1 year, 4 months from now)

Active
US7125879 HIV inhibiting pyrimidines derivatives
Apr, 2025

(3 months from now)

Active
US8080551 HIV inhibiting pyrimidines derivatives
Apr, 2023

(1 year, 8 months ago)

Expired
US6838464 2,4-Di(hetero-)arylamino(-oxy)-5-substituted pyrimidines as antineaoplastic agents
Feb, 2021

(3 years ago)

Expired
These drug patents focus on the other aspects of the drug like dosage, mode of administration (oral, tablet, capsules, liquids etc).
US11224597 Pharmaceutical compositions
Sep, 2031

(6 years from now)

Active
US11389447 Aqueous suspensions of TMC278
Jun, 2027

(2 years from now)

Active


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 Cabenuva Kit's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Mail Patent eCofC Notification 28 May, 2024 US11389447
Recordation of Patent eCertificate of Correction 28 May, 2024 US11389447
Email Notification 28 May, 2024 US11389447
Patent eCofC Notification 28 May, 2024 US11389447
Email Notification 23 Apr, 2024 US11389447
Mail Pub Notice re 312 amendment 23 Apr, 2024 US11389447
POST ISSUE OTHER COMMUNICATION TO APPLICANT- CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION 18 Apr, 2024 US11389447
transaction for FDA Determination of Regulatory Review Period 25 Jan, 2024 US8410103
Expire Patent 22 Jan, 2024 US8080551
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 07 Aug, 2023 US8080551


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 Cabenuva Kit and ongoing litigations to help you estimate the early arrival of Cabenuva Kit generic.

Cabenuva Kit's Litigations

Cabenuva Kit been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Oct 26, 2020, against patent number US11389447. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with JANSSEN SCIENCES IRELAND UC as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Cabenuva Kit's patents.

Last updated on December 17, 2024
Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US11389447 October, 2020 Decision
(02 Aug, 2021)
JANSSEN SCIENCES IRELAND UC


FDA has granted some exclusivities to Cabenuva Kit. Till the time these exclusivities are active, no other company can market a generic or bioequivalent version of Cabenuva Kit, 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 Cabenuva Kit.

Exclusivity Information

Cabenuva Kit holds 3 exclusivities out of which none have expired. Its last outstanding exclusivity is set to expire in 2026. Details of Cabenuva Kit's exclusivity codes and their expiration dates are given below.


Drug Exclusivity Drug Exclusivity Expiration
New Dosing Schedule(D-184) Jan 31, 2025
New Patient Population(NPP) Mar 29, 2025
New Chemical Entity Exclusivity(NCE) Jan 21, 2026

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Several oppositions have been filed on Cabenuva Kit's European patents. EP oppositions can significantly impact the timeline for the generic launch of drugs. If an opposition results in the revocation or amendment of a patent, it can shorten the exclusivity period of the original drug. This can lead to an earlier entry of generic versions into the market. To help you estimate the potential early arrival of Cabenuva Kit's generic, the next section provides detailed information on ongoing and past EP oppositions related to Cabenuva Kit patents.

Cabenuva Kit's Oppositions Filed in EPO

Cabenuva Kit has faced multiple oppositions in the European Patent Office. The earliest opposition was filed on Feb 09, 2012, by Hamm, Volker. This opposition was filed on patent number EP05108086A. Click below to reveal the latest opposition data.


Application Filing Date Opposition Party Legal Status
Patent litigations
EP17195280A Feb, 2020 Gilead Sciences, Inc. Opposition rejected
EP16154531A Dec, 2018 Gilead Sciences, Inc. Patent maintained as amended
EP07786802A Oct, 2018 HGF Limited Opposition rejected
EP06822311A Nov, 2016 Zwicker Schnappauf & Partner PartG mbB Opposition procedure closed
EP04787096A Jan, 2016 Page White & Farrer Limited Patent maintained as amended
EP06758843A May, 2014 Ahrens, Gabriele Opposition procedure closed
EP05108086A Feb, 2012 Hamm, Volker The patent has been limited


US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Cabenuva Kit 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 Cabenuva Kit's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.

Cabenuva Kit's Family Patents

Cabenuva Kit has patent protection in a total of 51 countries. It's US patent count contributes only to 15.6% of its total global patent coverage. 9 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 Cabenuva Kit.

Family Patents

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Generic Launch

Generic Release Date:

Cabenuva Kit's generic launch date based on the last expiry date of its patents and exclusivities combined is estimated to be Sep 15, 2031 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)

Cabenuva Kit Generics:

There are no approved generic versions for Cabenuva Kit as of now.

Alternative Brands for Cabenuva Kit

Cabenuva Kit which is used for treating HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older., has several other brand drugs in the same treatment category . 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
Viiv Hlthcare
Vocabria Used for treating HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents over 12 years old with a weight of at least 35 kg.





About Cabenuva Kit

Cabenuva Kit is a drug owned by Viiv Healthcare Co. It is used for treating HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older. Cabenuva Kit uses Cabotegravir; Rilpivirine as an active ingredient. Cabenuva Kit was launched by Viiv Hlthcare in 2021.

Approval Date:

Cabenuva Kit was approved by FDA for market use on 21 January, 2021.

NCE-1 date:

NCE-1 date also known as the four year date occurs four years after the original drug approval and marks the first opportunity for a generic manufacturer to file an ANDA with a Paragraph IV certification. This is the earliest point when generic competition might begin, provided the challenge is successful. Since the approval date for Cabenuva Kit is 21 January, 2021, its NCE-1 date is estimated to be 21 January, 2025.

Active Ingredient:

Cabenuva Kit uses Cabotegravir; Rilpivirine as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Cabotegravir; Rilpivirine ingredient

Treatment:

Cabenuva Kit is used for treating HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.

Dosage:

Cabenuva Kit is available in suspension, extended release form for intramuscular use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway
400MG/2ML (200MG/ML);600MG/2ML (300MG/ML) SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE Prescription INTRAMUSCULAR
600MG/3ML (200MG/ML);900MG/3ML (300MG/ML) SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE Prescription INTRAMUSCULAR