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Patent: 11,311,679

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Summary for Patent: 11,311,679

Title:	Automatic injection device with a top release mechanism
Abstract:	The present invention relates to a handheld mechanical injection device by which set doses of a liquid medicament can be injected from a medical reservoir. The medicament is expelled through an injection needle by release of a power reservoir in the device, the power reservoir being fully or partially released by actuation of a user operable release member being positioned at or near an upper end of the injection device, the upper end being that end of the injection device which is opposite the injection needle.
Inventor(s):	Tom Hede Markussen
Assignee:	Novo Nordisk AS
Application Number:	US16/452,049
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases:	See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 11,311,679
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Applicant	Tradename	Biologic Ingredient	Dosage Form	BLA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Expiredate
Novo Nordisk Inc.	NOVOLOG	insulin aspart	Injection	020986	June 07, 2000	11,311,679	2039-06-25
Novo Nordisk Inc.	NOVOLOG	insulin aspart	Injection	020986	January 19, 2001	11,311,679	2039-06-25
Novo Nordisk Inc.	NOVOLOG	insulin aspart	Injection	020986	April 23, 2004	11,311,679	2039-06-25
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International Patent Family for US Patent 11,311,679

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Country	Patent Number	Estimated Expiration
Australia	2006207744	⤷ Start Trial
Brazil	PI0606607	⤷ Start Trial
Canada	2594764	⤷ Start Trial
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