Was loratadine patented in 1980?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for loratadine

Was loratadine patented in 1980?

Yes. Loratadine was covered by a patent filed and published in 1980, including claims around the compound and its use.

Which 1980 patent is it?

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks loratadine with an initial patent activity in 1980 and links to the corresponding patent record(s) for that timeframe. You can check the specific 1980 patent entry and its bibliographic details there: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/loratadine/

Why “patented in 1980” can be confusing

“Patented in 1980” can reflect different dates depending on how a database shows them (for example, filing date vs. publication date vs. priority date). Patent-watch databases like DrugPatentWatch.com typically present the underlying patent information you need to reconcile those dates with the real timeline.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Loratadine patent information