Versacloz is a drug owned by Douglas Pharmaceuticals America Ltd. It is protected by 1 US drug patent filed in 2019 out of which none have expired yet. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be May 01, 2028. Details of Versacloz'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). | |||
| US8057811 | Stable clozapine suspension formulation |
May, 2028
(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 Versacloz's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Versacloz's Patents
Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following patents of Versacloz.
| Activity | Date | Patent Number |
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 10 May, 2023 | US8057811 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 07 Feb, 2019 | US8057811 |
| Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change) | 05 May, 2015 | US8057811 |
| Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed Critical | 15 Nov, 2011 | US8057811 |
| Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation Critical | 15 Nov, 2011 | US8057811 |
| Email Notification Critical | 28 Oct, 2011 | US8057811 |
| Issue Notification Mailed Critical | 26 Oct, 2011 | US8057811 |
| Dispatch to FDC | 14 Oct, 2011 | US8057811 |
| Application Is Considered Ready for Issue Critical | 11 Oct, 2011 | US8057811 |
| Issue Fee Payment Verified Critical | 23 Sep, 2011 | US8057811 |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Versacloz 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 Versacloz's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.
Versacloz's Family Patents
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Versacloz's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be May 01, 2028 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Versacloz Generic API suppliers:
Clozapine is the generic name for the brand Versacloz. 11 different companies have already filed for the generic of Versacloz, with Mylan having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Versacloz's generic
Alternative Brands for Versacloz
There are several other brand drugs using the same active ingredient (Clozapine) as Versacloz. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz |
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Apart from brand drugs containing the same ingredient, some generics have also been filed for Clozapine, Versacloz's active ingredient. Check the complete list of approved generic manufacturers for Versacloz
About Versacloz
Versacloz is a drug owned by Douglas Pharmaceuticals America Ltd. Versacloz uses Clozapine as an active ingredient. Versacloz was launched by Douglas Pharms in 2013.
Approval Date:
Versacloz was approved by FDA for market use on 06 February, 2013.
Active Ingredient:
Versacloz uses Clozapine as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Clozapine ingredient
Dosage:
Versacloz is available in suspension form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50MG/ML | SUSPENSION | Prescription | ORAL |