Sunitinib Malate Patent Expiration

Sunitinib Malate is Used for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumors and protein kinase related disorders, such as renal cell carcinoma and advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It was first introduced by Cp Pharmaceuticals International Cv in its drug Sutent on Jan 26, 2006. 8 different companies have introduced drugs containing Sunitinib Malate.


Sunitinib Malate Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Sunitinib Malate, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.

Drug Used in Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
Sutent US6573293

(Pediatric)

Pyrrole substituted 2-indolinone protein kinase inhibitors Aug 15, 2021

(Expired)

Cppi Cv
Sutent US7125905

(Pediatric)

Pyrrole substituted 2-indolinone protein kinase inhibitors Aug 15, 2021

(Expired)

Cppi Cv
Sutent US7211600

(Pediatric)

Methods of modulating c-kit tyrosine protein kinase function with indolinone compounds Jun 22, 2021

(Expired)

Cppi Cv
Sutent US6573293 Pyrrole substituted 2-indolinone protein kinase inhibitors Feb 15, 2021

(Expired)

Cppi Cv
Sutent US7125905 Pyrrole substituted 2-indolinone protein kinase inhibitors Feb 15, 2021

(Expired)

Cppi Cv
Sutent US7211600 Methods of modulating c-kit tyrosine protein kinase function with indolinone compounds Dec 22, 2020

(Expired)

Cppi Cv



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 Sunitinib Malate's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 16 Oct, 2018 US7211600(Litigated)
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 13 Mar, 2018 US7125905(Litigated)
Patent Term Extension Certificate 06 Apr, 2016 US6573293(Litigated)
Patent Term Extension Certificate 17 Nov, 2015 US6573293(Litigated)
Notice of Final Determination -Eligible 16 Jun, 2015 US6573293(Litigated)
Notice of Final Determination -Eligible 23 Apr, 2015 US6573293(Litigated)
FDA Final Eligibility Letter 21 Jan, 2015 US6573293(Litigated)
transaction for FDA Determination of Regulatory Review Period 15 May, 2014 US6573293(Litigated)
transaction for FDA Determination of Regulatory Review Period 02 May, 2014 US6573293(Litigated)
Second letter to regulating agency to determine regulatory review period 05 Sep, 2013 US6573293(Litigated)


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Sunitinib Malate Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Sunitinib Malate. The first generic version for Sunitinib Malate was by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and was approved on Aug 16, 2021. And the latest generic version is by Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd and was approved on Mar 14, 2024.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Sunitinib Malate generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.


1. DR REDDYS

Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Sunitinib Malate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 12.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 11, 2022
EQ 25MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 11, 2022
EQ 37.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 11, 2022
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 11, 2022





2. EUGIA PHARMA

Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Sunitinib Malate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Eugia Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 12.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 14, 2024
EQ 25MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 14, 2024
EQ 37.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 14, 2024
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 14, 2024


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Eugia Pharma's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Eugia Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Pashamylaram Eugia Pharma Specialities Limited
Medchal-Malkajgiri District EUGIA Pharma Specialities Limited
Riico Industrial Area EUGIA Pharma Specialities Limited





3. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Sunitinib Malate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 12.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 6, 2021
EQ 25MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 6, 2021
EQ 37.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 6, 2021
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Dec 6, 2021


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Mylan's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - United States, India, Canada, Ireland. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Mylan as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
San Carlos Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Rockford Mylan Institutional, Inc.
Santa Barbara Mylandon LLC dba Debbie s Delights Santa Barbara Baking Co.
Morgantown Mylan Specialty, L.P.
Greensboro Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Saint Albans Mylan Technologies, Inc.
Morgantown MYLAN CONSUMER HEALTHCARE Inc.
India
Sinnar Mylan Laboratories Limited
Aurangabad Mylan Laboratories Limited (FDF-2)
Hosur Mylan Laboratories Limited
Bangalore Mylan Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad Mylan Laboratories Limited
Sarigam Mylan Laboratories Limited
Pithampur, District Dhar Mylan Laboratories Limited
Anekal Taluk, Bangalore Mylan Laboratories Limited
Canada
Etobicoke Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
Ireland
Inverin Mylan Teoranta





4. NATCO PHARMA

Natco Pharma Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Sunitinib Malate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Natco Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 12.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 24, 2023
EQ 25MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 24, 2023
EQ 37.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 24, 2023
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 24, 2023


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Natco Pharma's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Natco Pharma as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
India
Hyderabad NATCO PHARMA LTD
Paravada Natco Pharma Limited
Hyderabad Natco Pharma Limited
Chennai NATCO Pharma Limited Chemical Division Chennai
Rangareddy District Natco Pharma Ltd. - Chemical Division
Rangareddy NATCO Pharma Limited





5. SUN PHARM

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Sunitinib Malate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 16, 2021
EQ 12.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 16, 2021
EQ 25MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 16, 2021
EQ 37.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 16, 2021


Manufacturing Plant Locations
New

Sun Pharm's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - United States, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Sun Pharm as present at those locations.

Country City Firm Name
United States
Lexington Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc
Billerica Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Princeton SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
India
Halol Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
New Delhi Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Punjab Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Ahmednagar Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Malanpur, Bhind (District) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Gurugram Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (prev. Ranbaxy)
Mohali Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Kanchipuram Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited- Madhuranthagam
Baruch Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Vadodara Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited - Karkhadi
Dadra Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Bharuch Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd





6. TEVA PHARMS USA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Sunitinib Malate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva Pharms Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 12.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2021
EQ 25MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2021
EQ 37.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2021
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Nov 30, 2021





7. WANBANG BIOPHARMS

Wanbang Biopharmaceuticals has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Sunitinib Malate. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Wanbang Biopharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 12.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2023
EQ 25MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2023
EQ 37.5MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2023
EQ 50MG BASE

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Aug 21, 2023