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Methods Of Treatment For Cystic Fibrosis - EP3880197

The patent EP3880197 was granted to Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated on Jul 2, 2025. The application was filed on Nov 13, 2019 under application number EP19817037A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3880197

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
Application Number
EP19817037A
Filing Date
Nov 13, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 20, 2023
Publication Date
Jul 2, 2025
External Links
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Patent Summary

A CFTR modulator compound, (14S)-8-[3-(2-{Dispiro[2.0.2.1]heptan-7-yl}ethoxy)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-12,12-dimethyl-2λ6-thia-3,9,11,18,23-pentaazatetracyclo [17.3.1.111,14.05,10]tetracosa-1(22),5,7,9,19(23),20-hexaene-2,2,4-trione (Compound I), and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound, for treating cystic fibrosis and other CFTR-mediated diseases. The compound is a CFTR modulator that can be used alone or in combination with other CFTR modulators to treat cystic fibrosis.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
TEVA PHARMACEUTICALSNov 22, 2023D YOUNGADMISSIBLE
GENERICS UKNov 21, 2023TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNERADMISSIBLE

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