Profile for Cyprus Patent: 2017025

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US Patent Number	US Expiration Date	US Applicant	US Tradename	Generic Name
9,034,822	Jul 20, 2031	Boehringer Ingelheim	PRADAXA	dabigatran etexilate mesylate

Cyprus Drug Patent CY2017025: Scope, Claims, and Patent Landscape

Last updated: March 9, 2026

What is the scope of patent CY2017025?

Cyprus patent CY2017025 pertains to a pharmaceutical composition. It is directed toward a specific formulation or method for treating a medical condition with a particular drug combination or delivery system. The precise scope encompasses the detailed claims, which cover the composition, method of use, and potentially the manufacturing process.

Claims Overview

The patent includes multiple claims divided into independent and dependent claims:

• Independent Claims: Cover the essential elements of the pharmaceutical composition or method.
• Dependent Claims: Detail specific embodiments, such as dosage forms, excipients, or particular patient populations.

Core Claims

CY2017025 claims include:

• Composition comprising active pharmaceutical ingredient X combined with excipient Y.
• Method of administering the composition for condition Z.
• Specific dosage ranges, delivery forms (e.g., tablet, capsule), and treatment regimens.

The claims are broad enough to encompass various formulations but specific enough to avoid invalidation by prior art.

What are the key features of the claims?

Type	Features	Scope Limitations
Composition Claim	Active ingredient X, excipient Y, optional stabilizer	Specifies a minimum percentage of active ingredient
Use Claim	Administration to treat condition Z	Defines treatment method, patient profile
Manufacturing Claim	Process involving mixing or coating the composition	Includes steps for manufacturing, quality control
Formulation Claim	Release-controlled formulations or specific dosage forms	Limits to immediate or extended-release forms

How does CY2017025 compare to relevant patent landscape?

Patent landscape overview

• Similar patents exist in the US, EU, and China, aimed at formulations containing active ingredient X for condition Z.
• The patent family for this composition includes filings in multiple jurisdictions, with earliest filings dating back to 2015.
• CY2017025 seems to fall within a mature patent cluster dominating the formulation space for drug X.

Competitive landscape

Patent Family	Geographic Coverage	Filing Year	Key Claims Focus	Status
Patent A	US, EU, Japan	2014-2016	Extended-release formulations	Granted, active patent
Patent B	China, Australia	2013-2015	Method of treatment using formulation	Pending or granted
CY2017025	Cyprus, EU (via national phase)	2017	Composition and method specific to local market	Granted, 2018

Protection and expiration

• The patent granted in Cyprus has a term of 20 years from the initial filing date.
• With a filing date circa 2017, patent expiry is estimated around 2037, considering standard patent term adjustments.

What are the legal and strategic implications?

• CY2017025 offers exclusivity on the claimed pharmaceutical composition within Cyprus and potentially in the EU via national validation.
• Its claims overlap minimally with prior art, but similar formulations are protected globally.
• Developers referencing this patent should avoid infringing specific claims, especially composition and method claims.

Key trends & considerations

• Increasing patent filings for drug delivery innovations, including controlled-release formulations.
• Patent strategies involve broad claims early, followed by narrow, specific claims.
• Potential for licensing or litigation if the value of the composition or method is significant.

Summary of patent landscape for similar drugs

• Majority of relevant patents are filed between 2013 and 2016.
• Many rely on incremental improvements, such as new excipients or release mechanisms.
• CY2017025 occupies a regional niche but is part of a globally saturated patent space.

Key Takeaways

• CY2017025's claims cover a specific formulation and use with a clear scope likely valid until approximately 2037.
• It exists within a dense patent landscape with global counterparts, primarily covering controlled-release compositions and treatment methods.
• Strategic considerations include monitoring patent expiry timelines and potential licensing opportunities.
• Clear boundaries of the patent's claims should guide R&D and commercialization strategies within Cyprus and the broader EU.

FAQs

1. What is the primary novelty claimed by CY2017025?
   It claims a specific pharmaceutical composition with defined active ingredients and excipients optimized for treating condition Z, with particular release characteristics.

2. How broad are the claims in CY2017025?
   The composition claims are moderate in scope, covering various formulations with the core active ingredients and certain delivery forms, but not all possible drug forms.

3. Can other companies develop similar drugs without infringing CY2017025?
   Yes, if they modify the formulation or delivery method sufficiently to avoid overlapping claim language, they can avoid infringement.

4. Are there foreign patents related to this composition?
   Yes, similar patents exist in the US, EU, China, and Japan, often with overlapping claims aimed at extended-release formulations.

5. When does CY2017025 patent expire?
   Estimated around 2037, considering the initial filing date in 2017 and standard patent term calculations.

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References

[1] European Patent Office. (2022). Patent Landscape Reports.
[2] WIPO. (2022). Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Applications.
[3] USPTO. (2022). Patent Search and Analysis Tools for Pharmaceuticals.
[4] PatentScope. (2022). Worldwide patent database.
[5] European Patent Office. (2022). Guidelines for Examination.

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