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Peptide Patents

Intellectual property strategies and patent landscape for peptide therapeutics.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview

Peptide patents protect composition of matter, manufacturing processes, formulations, and methods of use for therapeutic peptides.

Patent Categories

  • Composition of matter: Novel peptide sequences
  • Process patents: Synthesis and manufacturing methods
  • Formulation patents: Delivery systems and excipients
  • Use patents: Specific therapeutic applications

Key Strategies

  • Evergreening through analog development
  • Formulation patent extensions
  • Combination therapy patents
  • Process improvement patents

Patent Cliffs

Several major peptide patents are expiring, creating opportunities for generic manufacturers and biosimilar developers.

References

  • Source: ENCP Peptide Database
  • Category: Peptide Industry

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