Hernexeos is a drug owned by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. It is protected by 2 US drug patents filed in 2025 out of which none have expired yet. Hernexeos's patents will be open to challenges from 08 August, 2029. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Jul 21, 2041. Details of Hernexeos's patents and their expiration are given in the table below.
Drug Patent Number | Drug Patent Title | Drug Patent Expiry | Status |
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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. | |||
US11608343 | NA |
Jul, 2041
(15 years from now) | Active |
US12171739 | NA |
Nov, 2026
(1 year, 1 month from now) | Active |
FDA has granted several exclusivities to Hernexeos. Till the time these exclusivities are active, no other company can market a generic or bioequivalent version of Hernexeos, 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 Hernexeos.
Exclusivity Information
Hernexeos holds 1 exclusivities out of which none have expired. Its last outstanding exclusivity is set to expire in 2030. Details of Hernexeos's exclusivity codes and their expiration dates are given below.
Drug Exclusivity | Drug Exclusivity Expiration |
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New Chemical Entity Exclusivity(NCE) | Aug 08, 2030 |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Hernexeos 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 Hernexeos's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.
Hernexeos's Family Patents

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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Hernexeos's generic launch date based on the last expiry date of its patents and exclusivities combined is estimated to be Jul 21, 2041 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Hernexeos Generics:
There are no approved generic versions for Hernexeos as of now.
About Hernexeos
Hernexeos is a drug owned by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. Hernexeos uses Zongertinib as an active ingredient. Hernexeos was launched by Boehringer Ingelheim in 2025.
Approval Date:
Hernexeos was approved by FDA for market use on 08 August, 2025.
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 Hernexeos is 08 August, 2025, its NCE-1 date is estimated to be 08 August, 2029.
Active Ingredient:
Hernexeos uses Zongertinib as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Zongertinib ingredient
Dosage:
Hernexeos is available in tablet form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
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60MG | TABLET | Prescription | ORAL |