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Prodrugs Of Fumarates And Their Use In Treating Various Deseases - EP2970101

The patent EP2970101 was granted to Alkermes Pharma Ireland on Sep 3, 2025. The application was originally filed on Mar 14, 2014 under application number EP14767892A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2970101

ALKERMES PHARMA IRELAND
Application Number
EP14767892A
Filing Date
Mar 14, 2014
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Aug 1, 2025
Publication Date
Sep 3, 2025
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Patent Summary

Novel prodrugs of monomethyl fumarate for treating neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis, characterized by improved properties such as reduced gastrointestinal side effects, decreased food effect, and enhanced physical stability compared to dimethyl fumarate. The prodrugs are designed to provide sustained release of the active moiety, enabling once- or twice-daily dosing and improved patient compliance.

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GENERICS UKMar 6, 2019ELKINGTON AND FIFEADMISSIBLE
HEXALMar 6, 2019KRAUS & LEDERERADMISSIBLE
HEXALMar 6, 2019KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBBADMISSIBLE
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALSMar 5, 2019D YOUNGADMISSIBLE

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