US Patent

US9603796 — Controlled release antimicrobial compositions and methods for the treatment of otic disorders

Method of Use · Assigned to Otonomy Inc · Expires 2029-04-21 · 3y remaining

Vulnerability score 75/100 Vulnerable — likely target for IPR or design-around

What this patent protects

This patent protects methods and compositions for treating otic diseases or conditions using antimicrobial agents applied directly to the affected area.

USPTO Abstract

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of otic diseases or conditions with antimicrobial agent compositions and formulations administered locally to an individual afflicted with an otic disease or condition, through direct application of these compositions and formulations onto or via perfusion into the targeted auris structure(s).

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-2252 Cipro

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US9603796
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Method of Use
Expires
2029-04-21
Drug substance claim
Yes
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Otonomy Inc
Source
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