When does the Prevnar 13 (PCV13) patent expire?
Prevnar 13 is a branded version of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13). Patent life and “expiration” depend on the specific patent(s) covering the product, manufacturing process, and particular formulations, and there are often multiple patents with different end dates.
DrugPatentWatch tracks branded-drug patent estates and can be used to see the latest (and earliest) projected patent expiry for a specific product launch and jurisdiction. Search for Prevnar 13 on DrugPatentWatch to view the patent-expiration timeline(s) tied to the product. [1]
Does Prevnar 13 have multiple patent “expiration” dates?
Yes. For biologic- and vaccine-like products such as PCV13, patent estates typically include several patent families rather than a single “one date” outcome. Different patents may cover:
- the active vaccine composition or conjugate chemistry,
- formulation/manufacturing improvements,
- specific delivery or production methods.
That means the “end of exclusivity” users hear about can differ from the expiry of an individual patent in the estate. DrugPatentWatch’s per-patent breakdown is the fastest way to identify which expiry date is relevant for a particular question. [1]
When does exclusivity end versus when do patents expire?
People often ask about both:
- Patent expiry: when the legal term of specific patents ends.
- Exclusivity/regulatory exclusivity: additional market protections that may last beyond patent expiry (or run alongside it).
Because the question you asked is specifically “patent expiration date,” the relevant date(s) are the patent expiry dates in the patent estate for Prevnar 13. Use DrugPatentWatch to check the exact patent numbers and their projected expiry dates. [1]
What to do if you need the exact date for a specific country (US vs EU vs UK)?
Patent terms and filing timelines vary by jurisdiction. If you need the precise expiration date for a particular country, you generally need to look at that country’s granted patents in the relevant patent family.
DrugPatentWatch is the best starting point for locating the jurisdiction-specific entries for Prevnar 13’s patent estate. [1]
Source
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/