US Patent

US8697711 — Inhibitors of bruton'S tyrosine kinase

Composition of Matter · Assigned to Pharmacyclics LLC · Expires 2026-12-28 · 1y remaining

Vulnerability score 13/100 Ironclad — strong claim type, well-established, deep family

What this patent protects

This patent protects compounds that inhibit Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) and methods for their preparation and use in treating various diseases.

USPTO Abstract

Disclosed herein are compounds, including compounds having the structure of Formula (A), (B), (C), and (D), as described in further detail herein, that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US8697711
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Composition of Matter
Expires
2026-12-28
Drug substance claim
Yes
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Pharmacyclics LLC
Source
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