Fortamet Patent Expiration

Fortamet is a drug owned by Andrx Labs Llc. It is protected by 6 US drug patents filed in 2013 out of which all have expired. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Mar 17, 2021. Details of Fortamet's patents and their expiration are given in the table below.

Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Status
These drug patents focus on the other aspects of the drug like dosage, mode of administration (oral, tablet, capsules, liquids etc).
US6866866 Controlled release metformin compositions
Mar, 2021

(3 years ago)

Expired
US6790459 Methods for treating diabetes via administration of controlled release metformin
Mar, 2021

(3 years ago)

Expired
US8475841 Controlled release metformin formulations
Mar, 2018

(6 years ago)

Expired
US6099859 Controlled release oral tablet having a unitary core
Mar, 2018

(6 years ago)

Expired
US6495162 Controlled release oral tablet having a unitary core
Mar, 2018

(6 years ago)

Expired
US7919116 Controlled release metformin formulations
Mar, 2018

(6 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 Fortamet's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Expire Patent 08 May, 2023 US7919116
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 21 Nov, 2022 US7919116
Expire Patent 09 Aug, 2021 US8475841
Maintenance Fee Reminder Mailed 22 Feb, 2021 US8475841
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity 25 Sep, 2018 US7919116
File Marked Found 09 Nov, 2016 US6495162
Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation 02 Jul, 2013 US8475841
Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed 02 Jul, 2013 US8475841
Issue Notification Mailed 12 Jun, 2013 US8475841
Dispatch to FDC 07 Jun, 2013 US8475841


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

Fortamet's Litigations

Fortamet been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Jun 23, 2017, against patent number US6790459. The petitioner Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc., challenged the validity of this patent, with Andrx Labs, LLC as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Fortamet's patents.

Last updated on November 5, 2024
Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US6866866 June, 2017 FWD Entered
(28 Dec, 2018)
Andrx Labs, LLC Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
US6790459 January, 2018 Terminated-Denied
(05 Sep, 2018)
Andrx Labs, LLC Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
US6790459 June, 2017 Terminated-Denied
(29 Dec, 2017)
Andrx Labs, LLC Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

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

Fortamet's Family Patents


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Generic Launch

Generic Release Date:

Fortamet's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Mar 17, 2021 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)

Fortamet Generic API suppliers:

Metformin Hydrochloride is the generic name for the brand Fortamet. 67 different companies have already filed for the generic of Fortamet, with Apotex having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Fortamet's generic

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

You can seek FDA approval to launch a generic drug before the expiration of Fortamet's patents related by providing a 'paragraph IV certification' in your application, which states that the patent submitted by the Fortamet'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 Fortamet -

Strength Submission Date ANDA(s) Filed First applicant approval Last patent expiry 180 day status
500 mg and 1000 mg 14 Oct, 2008 1 29 Jun, 2011 17 Mar, 2021 Extinguished Eligible

Alternative Brands for Fortamet

Fortamet which is used for managing and controlling blood glucose levels., has several other brand drugs using the same active ingredient (Metformin Hydrochloride). 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.


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





About Fortamet

Fortamet is a drug owned by Andrx Labs Llc. It is used for managing and controlling blood glucose levels. Fortamet uses Metformin Hydrochloride as an active ingredient. Fortamet was launched by Andrx Labs Llc in 2004.

Approval Date:

Fortamet was approved by FDA for market use on 27 April, 2004.

Active Ingredient:

Fortamet uses Metformin Hydrochloride as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Metformin Hydrochloride ingredient

Treatment:

Fortamet is used for managing and controlling blood glucose levels.

Dosage:

Fortamet is available in tablet, extended release form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway
500MG **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons** TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE Discontinued ORAL
1GM **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons** TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE Prescription ORAL