The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP4188327 was granted to Chemo Research on May 28, 2025. The application was originally filed on Jul 30, 2021 under application number EP21755917A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
A pharmaceutical composition for soft mist inhaler administration comprising a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) with a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) and optionally a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) for treating respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD. The composition is a solution of the active ingredients dissolved in an alcoholic solvent, which provides higher lung deposition compared to other pharmaceutical forms. The formulation is free of propellant, stabilizing agents, and preservatives, and is suitable for use in a soft mist inhaler.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
Date
Description
Get instant alerts for new documents