Miebo Patent Expiration

Miebo is a drug owned by Bausch And Lomb Inc. It is protected by 6 US drug patents filed in 2023 out of which none have expired yet. Miebo's patents will be open to challenges from 19 May, 2027. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Jun 21, 2037. Details of Miebo'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).
US10507132 Topical administration method
Jun, 2037

(12 years from now)

Active
US11357738 Semifluorinated compounds and their compositions
Sep, 2036

(11 years from now)

Active
US10576154 Semifluorinated alkane compositions
Sep, 2033

(8 years from now)

Active
US10449164 Methods of treating ocular disorders using semifluorinated alkanes
Sep, 2033

(8 years from now)

Active
US10369117 Compositions comprising mixtures of semifluorinated alkanes
Sep, 2033

(8 years from now)

Active
US10058615 Semifluorinated alkane compositions
Sep, 2033

(8 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 Miebo's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 08 Feb, 2024 US10576154
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 08 Feb, 2024 US10369117
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 08 Feb, 2024 US11357738
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 08 Feb, 2024 US10449164
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 08 Feb, 2024 US10058615
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 30 Jan, 2024 US10369117
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 30 Jan, 2024 US11357738
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 30 Jan, 2024 US10576154
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 30 Jan, 2024 US10058615
Letter from FDA or Dept of Agriculture re PTE application 30 Jan, 2024 US10449164


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

Miebo's Litigations

Miebo been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Apr 17, 2018, against patent number US10449164. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with Novaliq GmbH as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Miebo's patents.

Last updated on November 5, 2024
Patent Proceeding Filing Date Status Respondent Petitioner
Patent litigations
US10449164 April, 2018 Decision
(17 Jan, 2019)
Novaliq GmbH


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

Exclusivity Information

Miebo holds 1 exclusivities out of which none have expired. Its last outstanding exclusivity is set to expire in 2028. Details of Miebo's exclusivity codes and their expiration dates are given below.


Drug Exclusivity Drug Exclusivity Expiration
New Chemical Entity Exclusivity(NCE) May 18, 2028

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

Miebo's Family Patents


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Generic Launch

Generic Release Date:

Miebo's generic launch date based on the last expiry date of its patents and exclusivities combined is estimated to be Jun 21, 2037 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)

Miebo Generics:

There are no approved generic versions for Miebo as of now.

Alternative Brands for Miebo

Miebo which is used for managing dry eye disease symptoms., 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
Bausch And Lomb Inc
Xiidra Used for relieving symptoms of dry eye disease.
Harrow Eye
Vevye Used for managing symptoms of dry eye disease.
Oyster Point Pharma
Tyrvaya Used for treating dry eye disease symptoms.





About Miebo

Miebo is a drug owned by Bausch And Lomb Inc. It is used for managing dry eye disease symptoms. Miebo uses Perfluorohexyloctane as an active ingredient. Miebo was launched by Bausch And Lomb Inc in 2023.

Approval Date:

Miebo was approved by FDA for market use on 18 May, 2023.

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 Miebo is 18 May, 2023, its NCE-1 date is estimated to be 19 May, 2027.

Active Ingredient:

Miebo uses Perfluorohexyloctane as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Perfluorohexyloctane ingredient

Treatment:

Miebo is used for managing dry eye disease symptoms.

Dosage:

Miebo is available in solution/drops form for ophthalmic use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway
1.338GM/ML SOLUTION/DROPS Prescription OPHTHALMIC