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palindromy

06/23/07 5:00 PM

#48882 RE: DewDiligence #48879

For most biologics, the manufacturer would have requested and got a patent term extension under 35 USC 156.
The practical limit seems to be 14 yrs from date of approval. This would be an easy way of looking at upcoming expiry I guess.

See http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dockets/05e0254/05e-0254-app0001-01-vol.pdf
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gym gravity

06/23/07 11:27 PM

#48894 RE: DewDiligence #48879

doesn't GTCB have a patent application for EPO-albumin or something?
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Biowatch

06/24/07 2:43 AM

#48897 RE: DewDiligence #48879

>Where to Prospect for Follow-on Biologics?<

Also look at when some drugs were approved:

>Approved Biotechnology Drugs

(Bold text indicates recombinant and monoclonal antibody products.)
Note: This list includes biologics developed by biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical companies, as well as small-molecule products developed by biotechnology companies, and other selected small-molecule or tissue-engineered products. This list covers approvals and new indications from 1982 through 2005. Selected 2006 approvals (through Oct. 31) are also included.

254 Drugs Approved for 392 Indications
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http://bio.org/speeches/pubs/er/approveddrugs.asp