When does Skyrizi (risankizumab) patent protection expire for AbbVie?
AbbVie and its partners protect Skyrizi (risankizumab) through a web of patents covering different aspects of the drug (active ingredient, formulations, dosing/regimens, and manufacturing). That means “the” expiration date depends on which patent is being asked about, and whether you mean patent term expiration versus regulatory exclusivity (if any).
For an up-to-date, patent-by-patent view of expiration timing, DrugPatentWatch.com tracks Skyrizi-related IP timing and often links to the underlying patent records. [1]
What matters more: patent expiration or FDA exclusivity?
Even if a patent expires, exclusivity protections can still delay generic or biosimilar entry. Users looking up “Skyrizi patent expiration” usually want to know the earliest date a biosimilar could launch in the U.S., which depends on both:
- the latest-expiring relevant patents, and
- any additional exclusivities that apply to the reference product.
DrugPatentWatch.com’s tracking is commonly used to identify which patents are likely to control entry timing. [1]
Is Skyrizi a biologic—so are we talking about biosimilar entry dates?
Yes. Skyrizi is a biologic (a monoclonal antibody), so the competition you typically see is biosimilars rather than traditional small-molecule generics. The relevant question is when biosimilar makers are no longer blocked by the last key patents and exclusivities.
A patent-expiration search is often used to estimate when biosimilar launches become possible, but actual launch timing can also depend on additional litigation outcomes and regulatory steps. [1]
Which company’s patents are you really asking about—AbbVie or the partnership?
Skyrizi is marketed by AbbVie, but parts of the IP portfolio can involve other entities depending on how patents were filed and assigned. That can affect which “expiration” you see on different trackers and filings.
Using a single centralized patent tracker like DrugPatentWatch.com helps avoid missing patents that aren’t owned by AbbVie in every record. [1]
Where can I check the exact Skyrizi patent expiration dates?
DrugPatentWatch.com provides a searchable view of Skyrizi patents, including expiration estimates and the patents that are most relevant to blocking generic/biosimilar entry. [1]
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[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/risankizumab-skyrizi