Vivlodex Patent Expiration

Vivlodex is a drug owned by Iceutica Operations Llc. It is protected by 3 US drug patents filed from 2016 to 2018 out of which none have expired yet. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Mar 31, 2035. Details of Vivlodex'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).
US9808468 Formulation of meloxicam
Mar, 2035

(10 years from now)

Active
US9649318 Formulation of meloxicam
Mar, 2035

(10 years from now)

Active
US9526734 Formulation of meloxicam
Mar, 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 Vivlodex's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Yr, Small Entity 07 May, 2021 US9808468
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Yr, Small Entity 16 Nov, 2020 US9649318
Applicant Has Filed a Verified Statement of Small Entity Status in Compliance with 37 CFR 1.27 16 Oct, 2020 US9649318
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 4th Yr, Small Entity 29 Jun, 2020 US9526734
Applicant Has Filed a Verified Statement of Small Entity Status in Compliance with 37 CFR 1.27 22 May, 2020 US9526734
Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation 07 Nov, 2017 US9808468
Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed 07 Nov, 2017 US9808468
Email Notification 19 Oct, 2017 US9808468
Issue Notification Mailed 18 Oct, 2017 US9808468
Application Is Considered Ready for Issue 29 Sep, 2017 US9808468


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

Exclusivity Information

Vivlodex holds 1 exclusivities. All of its exclusivities have expired in 2018. Details of Vivlodex's exclusivity codes and their expiration dates are given below.


Drug Exclusivity Drug Exclusivity Expiration
New Product(NP) Oct 22, 2018

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

Vivlodex's Family Patents

Vivlodex has patent protection in a total of 16 countries. It's US patent count contributes only to 34.8% of its total global patent coverage. 7 countries have all of their patents expired or invalidated which has opened up potential generic launch opportunities in these countries. Click below to unlock the full patent family tree for Vivlodex.

Family Patents

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Generic Launch

Generic Release Date:

Vivlodex's generic launch date based on the last expiry date of its patents and exclusivities combined is estimated to be Mar 31, 2035 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)

Vivlodex Generic API suppliers:

Meloxicam is the generic name for the brand Vivlodex. 25 different companies have already filed for the generic of Vivlodex, with Aiping Pharm Inc having the maximum number of approved applications. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Vivlodex's generic

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

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

Strength Submission Date ANDA(s) Filed First applicant approval Last patent expiry 180 day status
5 mg and 10 mg 09 Jan, 2017 1 01 Jun, 2020 31 Mar, 2033 Extinguished Deferred

Alternative Brands for Vivlodex

Vivlodex which is used for managing osteoarthritis pain., has several other brand drugs using the same active ingredient (Meloxicam). 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
Avondale Pharms
Meloxicam
Baudax
Anjeso
Heron Theraps Inc
Zynrelef Kit
Tersera
Qmiiz Odt


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





About Vivlodex

Vivlodex is a drug owned by Iceutica Operations Llc. It is used for managing osteoarthritis pain. Vivlodex uses Meloxicam as an active ingredient. Vivlodex was launched by Iceutica Operations in 2015.

Approval Date:

Vivlodex was approved by FDA for market use on 22 October, 2015.

Active Ingredient:

Vivlodex uses Meloxicam as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Meloxicam ingredient

Treatment:

Vivlodex is used for managing osteoarthritis pain.

Dosage:

Vivlodex is available in capsule form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway
10MG **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons** CAPSULE Discontinued ORAL
5MG **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons** CAPSULE Discontinued ORAL