Qvar 40 is a drug owned by Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R And D Llc. It is protected by 12 US drug patents filed from 2013 to 2022. Out of these, 8 drug patents are active and 4 have expired. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Jan 01, 2032. Details of Qvar 40'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). | |||
| US10561808 | Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator |
Jan, 2032
(5 years from now) | Active |
| US10022509 | Dose counter for inhaler having a bore and shaft arrangement |
May, 2031
(5 years from now) | Active |
| US10695512 | Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator |
May, 2031
(5 years from now) | Active |
| US10086156 | Dose counter for inhaler and method for counting doses |
May, 2031
(5 years from now) | Active |
| US9808587 | Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator |
May, 2031
(5 years from now) | Active |
| US9463289 | Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof |
May, 2031
(5 years from now) | Active |
| US11395889 | Dose counter for inhaler having an anti-reverse rotation actuator |
May, 2031
(5 years from now) | Active |
| US10022510 | Dose counters for inhalers, inhalers and methods of assembly thereof |
May, 2031
(5 years from now) | Active |
| US6446627 | Inhaler dose counter |
Dec, 2017
(8 years ago) |
Expired
|
| US5776432 | Beclomethasone solution aerosol formulations |
Jul, 2015
(10 years ago) |
Expired
|
| US5683677 | Medicinal aerosol formulations |
Nov, 2014
(11 years ago) |
Expired
|
| US5605674 | Medicinal aerosol formulations |
Feb, 2014
(12 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 Qvar 40's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Qvar 40's Patents
Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following patents of Qvar 40.
| Activity | Date | Patent Number |
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 24 Apr, 2025 | US9808587 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 21 Mar, 2024 | US9463289 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity | 22 Nov, 2023 | US10695512 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Year, Large Entity | 20 Jul, 2023 | US10561808 |
| Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation | 26 Jul, 2022 | US11395889 |
| Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed | 26 Jul, 2022 | US11395889 |
| Email Notification | 03 Jul, 2022 | US11395889 |
| Issue Notification Mailed | 02 Jul, 2022 | US11395889 |
| Dispatch to FDC | 22 Jun, 2022 | US11395889 |
| Application Is Considered Ready for Issue | 22 Jun, 2022 | US11395889 |
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 Qvar 40 and ongoing
litigations to
help you estimate the early arrival of Qvar 40 generic.
Qvar 40's Litigations
Qvar 40 been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Oct 26, 2018, against patent number US10561808. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with Declan Walsh et al. as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Qvar 40's patents.
| Patent | Proceeding Filing Date | Status | Respondent | Petitioner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| US10561808 | October, 2018 |
Decision
(20 Sep, 2019) | Declan Walsh et al. | |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but
Qvar 40 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 Qvar 40's family patents as well as insights into
ongoing legal events
on those patents.
Qvar 40's Family Patents
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Qvar 40's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Jan 01, 2032 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Qvar 40 Generic API suppliers:
Beclomethasone Dipropionate is the generic name for the brand Qvar 40. 1 company has already filed for the generic of Qvar 40. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Qvar 40's generic
How can I launch a generic of Qvar 40 before its drug patent expiration? :
You can seek FDA approval to launch a generic drug before the expiration of Qvar 40's patents related by providing a 'paragraph IV certification' in your application, which states that the patent submitted by the Qvar 40'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 Qvar 40 -
| Strength | Submission Date | Expiration Date of Last Qualifying Patent | 180-Day Status | First Applicant Approval | Generic Competition Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan, 2020 | 18 May, 2031 | Deferred | 16 Dec, 2025 | Less |
Alternative Brands for Qvar 40
Qvar 40 which is used for treatment of hypertension, angina, and heart failure., has several other brand drugs using the same active ingredient (Beclomethasone Dipropionate). 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Waterford |
| ||
| Teva Branded Pharm |
|
Apart from brand drugs containing the same ingredient, some generics have also been filed for Beclomethasone Dipropionate, Qvar 40's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Qvar 40
About Qvar 40
Qvar 40 is a drug owned by Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R And D Llc. It is used for treatment of hypertension, angina, and heart failure. Qvar 40 uses Beclomethasone Dipropionate as an active ingredient. Qvar 40 was launched by Teva in 2000.
Approval Date:
Qvar 40 was approved by FDA for market use on 15 September, 2000.
Active Ingredient:
Qvar 40 uses Beclomethasone Dipropionate as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Beclomethasone Dipropionate ingredient
Treatment:
Qvar 40 is used for treatment of hypertension, angina, and heart failure.
Dosage:
Qvar 40 is available in aerosol, metered form for inhalation use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04MG/INH **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons** | AEROSOL, METERED | Discontinued | INHALATION |