Zolmitriptan Patent Expiration

Zolmitriptan was first introduced by Ipr Pharmaceuticals Inc in its drug Zomig on Nov 25, 1997. Another drug containing Zolmitriptan is Zomig-Zmt. 21 different companies have introduced drugs containing Zolmitriptan.


Zolmitriptan Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Zolmitriptan, 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
Zomig US5466699 Indolyl compounds for treating migraine Nov 14, 2012

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US5466699 Indolyl compounds for treating migraine Nov 14, 2012

(Expired)

Ipr
Zomig US5466699

(Pediatric)

Indolyl compounds for treating migraine May 14, 2013

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US5466699

(Pediatric)

Indolyl compounds for treating migraine May 14, 2013

(Expired)

Ipr
Zomig US5863935 Therapeutic heterocyclic compounds Nov 14, 2012

(Expired)

Ipr
Zomig US5863935

(Pediatric)

Therapeutic heterocyclic compounds May 14, 2013

(Expired)

Ipr
Zomig US6750237 Pharmaceutical formulations containing zolmitriptan Nov 28, 2020

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US6750237

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical formulations containing zolmitriptan May 28, 2021

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US7220767 Pharmaceutical formulations containing zolmitriptan Nov 28, 2020

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig US7220767

(Pediatric)

Pharmaceutical formulations containing zolmitriptan May 28, 2021

(Expired)

Amneal
Zomig-zmt US5466699 Indolyl compounds for treating migraine Nov 14, 2012

(Expired)

Astrazeneca
Zomig-zmt US5466699

(Pediatric)

Indolyl compounds for treating migraine May 14, 2013

(Expired)

Astrazeneca



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 Zolmitriptan's patents.

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

Activity Date Patent Number
Patent litigations
Payment of Maintenance Fee, 12th Year, Large Entity 08 Nov, 2018 US7220767(Litigated)
Request for Trial Denied 02 Feb, 2016 US7220767(Litigated)
Request for Trial Denied 27 Jan, 2016 US6750237(Litigated)
Recordation of Patent Grant Mailed 22 May, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Patent Issue Date Used in PTA Calculation 22 May, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Issue Notification Mailed 02 May, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Dispatch to FDC 19 Apr, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Issue Fee Payment Received 18 Apr, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Application Is Considered Ready for Issue 18 Apr, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)
Issue Fee Payment Verified 18 Apr, 2007 US7220767(Litigated)



Zolmitriptan Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Zolmitriptan. The first generic version for Zolmitriptan was by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on May 14, 2013. And the latest generic version is by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Sep 30, 2021.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Zolmitriptan generic.


1. AJANTA PHARMA LTD

Ajanta Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 20, 2016
5MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 20, 2016


2. ALEMBIC

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alembic.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Dec 1, 2016
5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Dec 1, 2016


3. ANI PHARMS

Ani Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ani Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 4, 2014
5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Mar 4, 2014


4. APOTEX INC

Apotex Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 14, 2013
5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 14, 2013


5. APPCO

Appco Pharma Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Appco.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 30, 2017
2.5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 30, 2017


6. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 11, 2016
5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 11, 2016


7. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Glenmark Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 14, 2013
2.5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB May 14, 2013


8. INVAGEN PHARMS

Invagen Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Invagen Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 9, 2014
2.5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 9, 2014


9. JUBILANT GENERICS

Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Jubilant Generics.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2015
2.5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB Sep 17, 2015


10. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Macleods Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 22, 2015
2.5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 22, 2015


11. NATCO PHARMA USA

Natco Pharma Usa Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Natco Pharma Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 14, 2013
2.5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A May 14, 2013


12. ORBION PHARMS

Orbion Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Orbion Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 21, 2019
2.5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Oct 21, 2019


13. PADAGIS ISRAEL

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Padagis Israel.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG/SPRAY spray Prescription NASAL AB Sep 30, 2021
5MG/SPRAY

(reference standard)

spray Prescription NASAL AB Sep 30, 2021


14. PLD ACQUISITIONS LLC

Pld Acquisitions Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Pld Acquisitions Llc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 27, 2017
5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 27, 2017


15. RISING

Rising Pharma Holding Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 20, 2019
2.5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 20, 2019


16. SUN PHARMA GLOBAL

Sun Pharma Global Fze has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sun Pharma Global.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 13, 2014
5MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 13, 2014


17. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 11, 2018
2.5MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jul 11, 2018


18. ZYDUS PHARMS USA INC

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Zolmitriptan. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Pharms Usa Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2.5MG tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB May 15, 2013
5MG

(reference standard)

tablet, orally disintegrating Prescription ORAL AB May 15, 2013