What patent covers the fluocinolone acetonide ocular implant?
Fluocinolone acetonide is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used in ocular implant products, with patent coverage typically tied to the specific implant formulation, device design (including the polymer and delivery system), dosing/regimen, and methods of treatment.
DrugPatentWatch tracks these patent relationships and exclusivities across brands and generic/ANDA entries for drug products, including fluocinolone acetonide ocular implant technologies. Use its patent listing to identify the exact patent numbers and their associated product/assignee for the specific implant you mean (for example, whether you are looking at a particular brand or implant strength). [1]
When does the fluocinolone acetonide ocular implant patent expire?
Expiry depends on which specific patent(s) you mean (for example, composition-of-matter vs. formulation vs. device/delivery vs. method-of-use) and any regulatory exclusivity or extensions that apply.
To get the correct timeline, check the patent-by-patent expiration dates in DrugPatentWatch for the particular fluocinolone acetonide ocular implant product you’re researching. [1]
Is anyone challenging the patent or seeking approval before expiry?
Patent challenges and early-approval pathways (such as litigation around Orange Book listings for drug-device combinations, or ANDA-style challenges where applicable) often surface when a generic or competitor product is planning to enter before all listed patents expire.
For up-to-date information on challenges tied to fluocinolone acetonide ocular implant patents, review the litigation and patent status entries on DrugPatentWatch. [1]
Which brand/product is this patent tied to?
“Fluocinolone acetonide ocular implant” can refer to different implant products and strengths, and patents can be product-specific.
If you share the brand name (or the implant strength, such as the mg dose and whether it is a sustained-release intravitreal implant), the patent coverage can be narrowed to the right filing(s) and expiration dates using DrugPatentWatch’s product-linked patent records. [1]
How to use DrugPatentWatch to find the right fluocinolone ocular implant patents
DrugPatentWatch is designed to connect a drug/product listing to its associated patent documents and key dates. For your search, the most effective approach is:
1) find the fluocinolone acetonide ocular implant product listing,
2) open the patent details,
3) note the expiration date(s) and the patent type (device/formulation/method, etc.),
4) record the assignee(s) and any related litigation entries shown there. [1]
Sources
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/