What is US8158616B2 (and how does it relate to baricitinib)?
US8158616B2 is a patent in the US that includes examples involving baricitinib (a JAK inhibitor used for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis). The “example” referenced in the claim context typically points to a specific experimental procedure, formulation, or compound synthesis step described in the patent’s detailed disclosure.
How do I find the specific “baricitinib example” inside US8158616B2?
To locate the exact baricitinib example, search within the patent text (PDF or HTML) for:
- “baricitinib”
- “Example” (often “Example 1,” “Example 2,” etc.)
- the chemical name or code name used in the document (if it differs from “baricitinib”)
In most patents, the “examples” appear in the later sections (often where synthesis/formulation procedures and test results are described). Once you find the baricitinib mention, the surrounding paragraphs usually identify which numbered example it belongs to and what that example covers.
Why does the “example” matter in patent searching?
In pharmaceutical process and formulation patents, examples are often where the document most concretely teaches:
- how to make the compound (reaction steps, intermediates, purification)
- how to formulate it (e.g., tablets, oral doses, excipients)
- the specific conditions used (solvents, temperatures, yields)
This is the part that becomes most relevant for freedom-to-operate analysis and for understanding what is actually disclosed versus what is only claimed broadly.
Can you share what you mean by “baricitinib example” so I can point to the exact passage?
“Example” could mean different things in US8158616B2 (for instance, a synthesis example vs. a biological/assay example vs. a formulation example). If you paste either:
- the paragraph that includes “baricitinib”, or
- the example number you’re looking at (e.g., “Example 3”),
I can tell you what that example describes and summarize it accurately.
Is there a quicker way to identify the relevant patent document and status?
If you want a patent-focused entry with baricitinib context and citations, DrugPatentWatch.com often aggregates patent records and can help identify which patents cover baricitinib and where they sit in the patent landscape. You can start there: DrugPatentWatch baricitinib
Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/