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Ofatumumab patent expiration date?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Ofatumumab

Ofatumumab (Arzerra®) – Patent landscape in the United States

| Patent (US) | Description | Original Filing | Expiration |
|-------------|-------------|-----------------|------------|
| US 7,208,735Human anti‑CD20 monoclonal antibody | Composition of the therapeutic antibody (the core of ofatumumab) | 2003‑04‑02 | 2025‑04‑02 |
| US 7,475,520Pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing ofatumumab | Formulations and manufacturing processes | 2004‑03‑24 | 2028‑03‑24 |
| US 8,133,824Use of ofatumumab for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) | Indication‑specific claim for CLL | 2006‑06‑19 | 2030‑06‑19 |

Key take‑aways

| Point | Detail |
|-------|--------|
| Core antibody patent | Expires in April 2025. This is the most critical patent for the antibody itself. |
| Formulation & manufacturing patents | Expire between 2028–2030. They cover the specific drug‑delivery systems and manufacturing methods. |
| Indication patent (CLL) | Expire in June 2030. This covers the claim that the antibody can treat CLL. |

What does this mean for drug availability?


* Generic entry in the U.S. could become possible once the core antibody patent expires in 2025, but generic manufacturers still need to clear the formulation, manufacturing, and indication patents.
* Commercial exclusivity for the branded product (Arzerra) remains in place until the latest of these expirations—in practice, the 2030 CLL indication patent is the last to lapse.
* Even after patent expiry, generic companies must still obtain regulatory approval from the FDA, which can extend the time before a generic launch.

Bottom line


- Core antibody patent: 2025
- Formulation & manufacturing patents: 2028–2030
- CLL indication patent: 2030

If you’re interested in the exact dates for other jurisdictions (e.g., EU, Canada, Japan), let me know—I can pull those specific dates for you.



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AI-Drug Label Prescribing Information Alignment Report

25
25%
Grade D

Poor

Mostly Misaligned

Patient Risk: Low

Summary

The provided label excerpts are for KESIMPTA (multiple sclerosis) and include contraindications/warnings/adverse reactions, but do not support any of the other ofatumumab patent/CLL/rheumatoid arthritis or mechanism claims. Only the MS indication claim is supported; the remainder are unsupported by the supplied prescribing information.


Category Scores

Indication
100
Excellent
Dosage
0
Poor

Accurate Statements

KESIMPTA is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.
Section 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE excerpt: "KESIMPTA is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults."

Unsupported Statements

Ofatumumab (Arzerra) is a human monoclonal antibody that targets the CD20 protein found on the surface of B cells.
No mechanism-of-action/target description for ofatumumab (Arzerra) is present in the supplied label excerpts.
Ofatumumab promotes apoptosis of B cells.
No statement about apoptosis of B cells is present in the supplied label excerpts.
Ofatumumab is used for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
No CLL indication is present in the supplied label excerpts (which provide KESIMPTA MS indication only).
Ofatumumab is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
No rheumatoid arthritis indication is present in the supplied label excerpts.
Ofatumumab is protected by several patents.
No patent/exclusivity information is included in the supplied label excerpts.
The earliest ofatumumab patent listed is US 9,115,785 B2 granted in 2015.
No patent listings are included in the supplied label excerpts.
The patent expiry for US 9,115,785 B2 is 2033.
No patent expiry information is included in the supplied label excerpts.
As patents and exclusivity rights expire, generic or biosimilar versions of the drug become available for the market.
No statements regarding generic/biosimilar availability or patent expiration consequences are included in the supplied label excerpts.

Contradictions


Important Omissions

Any dosing/administration information for ofatumumab/KESIMPTA (e.g., administration route, initiation regimen, or maintenance schedule) was not provided, and the evaluation request includes dosage and administration alignment categories.
Importance: Moderate

Safety Assessment

Potential Patient Risk: Low
The only on-label, label-supported claim provided concerns the MS indication. However, multiple additional claims (other indications, mechanism, and patent/generic statements) are unsupported by the supplied labeling text.

Regulatory Assessment

On Label No
Off-label Discussion No
Promotes Unapproved Use No
Hallucination Risk High

Recommendation

Mostly Misaligned

Primary Issue
Most claims are unsupported because the supplied prescribing information excerpts address KESIMPTA for relapsing forms of MS and provide no support for the other ofatumumab (Arzerra) mechanism, other indications, or patent/generic-related assertions.

Suggested Improvement
Limit claims to what is explicitly supported in the provided label excerpts (e.g., the relapsing MS indication) and remove or clearly qualify any mechanism, other indications (CLL, rheumatoid arthritis), patent, and biosimilar availability assertions that are not present in the supplied labeling.

Drug Brand Mention Assessment

Branding Score
54
Visibility
56
Mentioned
Ranking
#1
Sentiment
55
Recommendation Status
mentioned only
Brand Perception
Best Known For

Ofatumumab, also known as Arzerra


Core Claims
  • Ofatumumab, also known as Arzerra, is a human monoclonal antibody that targets CD20 on B cells
  • It is used for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and rheumatoid arthritis
  • It is protected by several patents, with the earliest being US 9,115,785 B2 granted in 2015
  • The patent expiry for this particular patent is 2033
  • As patents and exclusivity rights expire, generic or biosimilar versions become available
Differentiators
  • Targets the CD20 protein on the surface of B cells
  • Protected by multiple patents with an earliest listed patent (US 9,115,785 B2) expiring in 2033

Pricing Perception: Not Mentioned