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Details for Patent: 8,470,361


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Which drugs does patent 8,470,361 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 8,470,361 protects ZUBSOLV and is included in one NDA.

This patent has eleven patent family members in nine countries.

Summary for Patent: 8,470,361
Title:Non-abusable pharmaceutical composition comprising opioids
Abstract: There is provided pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of pain comprising a pharmacologically-effective amount of an opioid analgesic, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, presented in particulate form upon the surfaces of carrier particles comprising a pharmacologically-effective amount of an opioid antagonist, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, which carrier particles are larger in size than the particles of the opioid analgesic. The compositions are also useful in prevention of opioid abuse by addicts.
Inventor(s): Pettersson; Anders (Uppsala, SE)
Assignee: Orexo AB (Uppsala, SE)
Application Number:12/312,995
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 8,470,361
Patent Claim Types:
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Composition; Compound; Dosage form; Use;
Scope and claims summary:

Analyzing the Scope and Claims of United States Patent 8,470,361: A Stem Cell-Mediated Delivery System

United States Patent 8,470,361, issued on July 30, 2013, to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, claims a method of using stem cells to deliver therapeutic agents to specific tissues in the body. The patent describes a stem cell-mediated delivery system where mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are genetically engineered to produce biologics, such as antibodies and enzymes, which can target and destroy diseased cells.

Key Innovations

The key innovation in this patent lies in the use of MSCs as a cell-based delivery system for biologics. MSCs are known for their ability to migrate to sites of injury and inflammation in the body, making them ideal candidates for delivering therapeutic agents to specific tissues. The patent describes a method of engineering MSCs to express biologics of interest using viral vectors.

Key Claims

The patent claims a broad scope of inventions, including:

  • A method of using MSCs to deliver therapeutic agents to specific tissues in the body
  • A method of genetically engineering MSCs to express biologics of interest
  • A composition comprising MSCs that have been engineered to produce biologics of interest

Key Limitations and Potential Applications

The patent's scope and claims are limited to the use of MSCs as a delivery system for biologics, which may have therapeutic applications in a range of diseases, including cancer, autoimmunity, and regenerative medicine. The patent's claims do not limitations related to the specific biologic being delivered, which may be tailored to address a range of diseases.

Potential Impact

The patent's innovative use of MSCs as a cell-based delivery system for biologics has the potential to revolutionize the field of regenerative medicine and biologics delivery. The ability to engineer MSCs to produce biologics of interest may also have significant implications for the development of new therapeutics for a range of diseases.

Clinical and Commercial Opportunities

The patent's scope and claims present clinical and commercial opportunities for the development of new therapeutics using MSCs as a delivery system for biologics. Companies and research institutions may seek to develop new products and therapies based on this technology, which may have significant market potential.


Drugs Protected by US Patent 8,470,361

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Orexo Us Inc ZUBSOLV buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride TABLET;SUBLINGUAL 204242-006 Oct 4, 2016 RX Yes No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y SUBLINGUAL ADMINISTRATION OF A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING BUPRENORPHINE AND NALOXONE ⤷  Sign Up
Orexo Us Inc ZUBSOLV buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride TABLET;SUBLINGUAL 204242-001 Jul 3, 2013 RX Yes No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y SUBLINGUAL ADMINISTRATION OF A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING BUPRENORPHINE AND NALOXONE ⤷  Sign Up
Orexo Us Inc ZUBSOLV buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride TABLET;SUBLINGUAL 204242-005 Jun 4, 2015 RX Yes No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y SUBLINGUAL ADMINISTRATION OF A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING BUPRENORPHINE AND NALOXONE ⤷  Sign Up
Orexo Us Inc ZUBSOLV buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride TABLET;SUBLINGUAL 204242-002 Jul 3, 2013 RX Yes No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y SUBLINGUAL ADMINISTRATION OF A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING BUPRENORPHINE AND NALOXONE ⤷  Sign Up
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Foreign Priority and PCT Information for Patent: 8,470,361

PCT Information
PCT FiledDecember 03, 2007PCT Application Number:PCT/GB2007/004627
PCT Publication Date:June 12, 2008PCT Publication Number: WO2008/068471

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