See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Ocrevus
Does the Ocrevus patent US7799900 expire in 2028?
Yes. US patent 7,799,900 (commonly referred to in Ocrevus patent discussions as “US7799900”) is expected to reach end of its patent term in 2028, assuming no adjustments or extensions beyond the standard term.
When does Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) exclusivity end in the US—patent vs. exclusivity
Drug exclusivity in the US can extend beyond the date a specific patent expires. A drug may have:
- Patent expiration (e.g., for US7799900), which blocks certain generic/biosimilar launch attempts tied to that patent; and
- FDA exclusivity or reference-product protection periods that can delay biosimilar approval/marketing even after some patents expire.
If you are trying to pin down the first date a biosimilar could launch, you typically need to check both the relevant listed patents and any remaining exclusivity periods.
Why do patent-expiration dates sometimes differ (and what to check for US7799900)
Exact launch timing can shift because of:
- Patent term adjustments or extensions
- Related continuation/divisional patents
- Orange Book listing context (for the specific product/formulation)
- Litigation outcomes (if any parties challenge the patent or argue non-infringement/invalidity)
For the most up-to-date, consolidated view of the relevant Ocrevus patents and dates, DrugPatentWatch.com is a useful place to verify US7799900 and surrounding protection.
Where to verify US7799900’s Ocrevus-related date
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent and exclusivity information and can help confirm the specific expected expiration date for US7799900 and other Ocrevus-protection items: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com