US Patent

US11597699 — MEK inhibitors and methods of their use

Method of Use · Assigned to Exelixis Inc · Expires 2026-10-05 · 0y remaining

Vulnerability score 88/100 Vulnerable — likely target for IPR or design-around

What this patent protects

This patent protects compounds that inhibit MEK and are useful in treating proliferative diseases, such as cancer.

USPTO Abstract

Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of cancer.

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-3554 cobimetinib-fumarate

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US11597699
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Method of Use
Expires
2026-10-05
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Exelixis Inc
Source
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