Vusion is a drug owned by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. It is protected by 1 US drug patent filed in 2013 out of which none have expired yet. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Mar 30, 2028. Details of Vusion'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). | |||
| US8147852 | Modified azole compounds as antifungal and antibacterial agents |
Mar, 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 Vusion's patents.
Latest Legal Activities on Vusion's Patents
Given below is the list of recent legal activities going on the following patents of Vusion.
| Activity | Date | Patent Number |
|---|---|---|
 | ||
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity | 19 Sep, 2023 | US8147852 |
| Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Critical | 16 May, 2022 | US8147852 |
| Email Notification
Critical | 16 May, 2022 | US8147852 |
| Correspondence Address Change
Critical | 13 May, 2022 | US8147852 |
| Entity Status Set To Undiscounted (Initial Default Setting or Status Change) | 26 Sep, 2019 | US8147852 |
| Payment of Maintenance Fee, 8th Year, Large Entity | 26 Sep, 2019 | US8147852 |
| Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Critical | 14 Nov, 2016 | US8147852 |
| Email Notification
Critical | 14 Nov, 2016 | US8147852 |
| Correspondence Address Change
Critical | 10 Nov, 2016 | US8147852 |
| Change in Power of Attorney (May Include Associate POA)
Critical | 06 May, 2016 | US8147852 |
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 Vusion and ongoing
litigations to
help you estimate the early arrival of Vusion generic.
Vusion's Litigations
Vusion been subject to various legal proceedings, including patent litigations. The earliest legal proceeding was initiated on Nov 15, 2010, against patent number US8147852. The petitioner , challenged the validity of this patent, with Marcel Borgers et al as the respondent. Click below to track the latest information on how companies are challenging Vusion's patents.
| Patent | Proceeding Filing Date | Status | Respondent | Petitioner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| US8147852 | November, 2010 |
Decision
(08 Aug, 2011) | Marcel Borgers et al | |
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but
Vusion 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 Vusion's family patents as well as insights into
ongoing legal events
on those patents.
Vusion's Family Patents
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Vusion's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Mar 30, 2028 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Vusion Generics:
There are no approved generic versions for Vusion as of now.
About Vusion
Vusion is a drug owned by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. It is used for treating diaper dermatitis complicated by candidiasis. Vusion uses Miconazole Nitrate; White Petrolatum; Zinc Oxide as an active ingredient. Vusion was launched by Mylan in 2006.
Approval Date:
Vusion was approved by FDA for market use on 16 February, 2006.
Active Ingredient:
Vusion uses Miconazole Nitrate; White Petrolatum; Zinc Oxide as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Miconazole Nitrate; White Petrolatum; Zinc Oxide ingredient
Treatment:
Vusion is used for treating diaper dermatitis complicated by candidiasis.
Dosage:
Vusion is available in ointment form for topical use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25%;81.35%;15% | OINTMENT | Prescription | TOPICAL |