US Patent

US9265740 — Minocycline compounds and methods of use thereof

Formulation · Assigned to Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc · Expires 2029-03-05 · 3y remaining

Vulnerability score 55/100 Moderate — design-around opportunities exist

What this patent protects

This patent protects methods and compositions for using a tetracycline compound, specifically 9-[(2,2-dimethyl-propyl amino)-methyl]-minocycline, to treat bacterial infections.

USPTO Abstract

Methods and compositions for using a tetracycline compound to treat bacterial infections are described. In one embodiment, for example, the invention provides a method of treating a subject for an infection, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of 9-[(2,2-dimethyl-propyl amino)-methyl]-minocycline or a salt thereof, such that said subject is treated, wherein said infection is selected from the group consisting of MSSA, MRSA, B - streptococci, Viridans Streptococci, Enterococcus , or combinations thereof.

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-1569 Nuzyra

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US9265740
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2029-03-05
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc
Source
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