US Patent

US10959976 — Methods and compositions for treating excessive sleepiness

Method of Use · Assigned to Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd · Expires 2038-06-01 · 12y remaining

Vulnerability score 62/100 Moderate — design-around opportunities exist

What this patent protects

This patent protects methods for treating excessive sleepiness in a subject, such as due to narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea.

USPTO Abstract

The present invention relates to carbamoyl phenylalaninol compounds and methods of using the same to treat disorders. The invention further relates to the development of methods for treating excessive sleepiness in a subject, e.g., due to narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea, with the surprising outcome that “normal” levels of wakefulness are achieved based on standard objective and subjective sleepiness tests.

Drugs covered by this patent

FDA Patent Use Codes

When a patent is method-of-use, FDA lists it once per applicable indication ("U-code"). Each U-code carves out a specific therapeutic use that generic filers must either license or design around.

CodeDescriptionDrug
U-3151 — solriamfetol-hydrochloride
U-3151 — solriamfetol-hydrochloride

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US10959976
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Method of Use
Expires
2038-06-01
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd
Source
FDA Orange Book + USPTO grounding via Google Patents

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