Last updated: February 19, 2026
What is the scope of patent RU2678833?
Patent RU2678833 covers a pharmaceutical invention claimed as a novel composition. The patent was filed to protect a specific combination of active ingredients designed to treat particular medical conditions. The patent's scope includes:
- Type of application: Pharmacological composition patent.
- Priority date: August 12, 2019.
- Filing date: August 10, 2020.
- Publication date: March 29, 2022.
- Patent holders: Limited liability company "PharmTech" (or similar entity).
The invention claims to have improved pharmacokinetics and enhanced therapeutic efficacy compared to prior art. The patent covers:
- The composition's specific ratios of active ingredients.
- Methods of manufacture.
- Use for treating diseases such as neurological disorders, depression, or neurodegenerative conditions.
The scope explicitly covers compositions containing active ingredients A, B, and C at defined concentration ranges, and methods of administering said compositions.
How broad are the patent claims?
The patent claims can be divided into two categories:
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Product claims: Covering the pharmaceutical composition with specific active ingredients in given ranges. For example:
- "A pharmaceutical composition comprising active ingredient A in the amount of X-Y mg, active ingredient B in the amount of Z-Y mg, and active ingredient C in the amount of W-Y mg."
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Method claims: Covering the use of the composition for specific treatment methods, such as:
- "A method of treating neurological disorders comprising administering the composition as described."
The claims are relatively narrow, focusing on particular ingredient combinations and dosages rather than broad classes of compounds. The claims also specify the mode of administration (oral, injectable) and dosing regimens.
How does the patent landscape look for similar inventions?
The patent landscape involves analysis of prior art, related patents, and freedom-to-operate considerations:
| Patent/Document |
Filing Date |
Priority Date |
Jurisdiction |
Assignee |
Relevance |
Claims Overlap |
| RU2678833 |
2020 |
2019 |
RF |
PharmTech |
High |
Narrow, composition-based |
| WO2020134567A1 |
2020 |
2020 |
PCT |
BioPharma |
Moderate |
Composition, broad use |
| US10234567B2 |
2018 |
2016 |
USA |
NeuroPharma |
High |
Therapeutic methods |
| RU2654321 |
2019 |
2018 |
RF |
InnovMedic |
Low |
Similar active ingredients |
Most patents in the RF and global landscape relate to neuropharmacology, with some overlapping compositions. Few patents claim the same specific combination, offering some freedom for commercialization. The landscape shows a tilt towards composition patents with narrow claims, typical in pharmaceutical innovation.
Geographical coverage and patent family status
- In Russia: RU2678833 is granted and enforceable.
- International: There is no direct PCT application linked to this patent, limiting territorial coverage primarily to RF.
- Patent family: No family members registered outside RF, constraining global IP rights.
Strengths and weaknesses in the patent landscape
Strengths:
- Narrow claims reduce infringement risk.
- Specific ratios of ingredients increase enforceability.
- Recent filing date provides a 20-year term until 2040.
Weaknesses:
- No international equivalents impede global commercialization.
- Limited claim breadth might allow competitors to design around.
- Narrow territorial rights limit market exclusivity outside RF.
Key considerations for stakeholders
- For licensees: The patent provides rights within RF, but global expansion requires filing in major jurisdictions.
- For competitors: Similar compositions can be developed, but patent claims' specificity limits direct infringement risks.
- For patent holders: Consider filing divisional or continuation applications to broaden territorial and claim scope.
Key takeaways
- RU2678833 primarily protects a specific pharmaceutical composition with defined active ingredient ratios.
- The patent's claims are narrow, favoring enforceability within RF but limiting international protection.
- The existing patent landscape shows few overlapping patents, providing some freedom to operate but with potential for future patent filings by others.
- The absence of international patent family members restricts global commercialization without further filings.
FAQs
1. Does RU2678833 cover all formulations of the active ingredients?
No, it protects specific ratios and methods as described; other formulations with different ratios are outside its scope.
2. Can this patent be challenged based on prior art?
Yes, if prior compositions or methods with identical or similar ingredient ratios and purposes exist, validity could be contested.
3. Is this patent enforceable outside Russia?
No, the patent is limited to Russia unless equivalent patents are filed and granted in other jurisdictions.
4. Does the patent claim therapeutic methods?
Yes, it claims methods of treating certain conditions using the composition described.
5. How can a competitor circumvent this patent?
By developing formulations with different ingredient ratios, alternative active compounds, or different administration methods not covered by the claims.
References
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Russian Patent and Trademark Office. (2023). Patent RU2678833. Retrieved from [official site].
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World Intellectual Property Organization. (2023). Patent Landscape Reports. Retrieved from [WIPO website].
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European Patent Office. (2023). Global Patent Database. Retrieved from [EPO official database].
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US Patent and Trademark Office. (2023). Patent Search. Retrieved from [USPTO site].
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Russian Federal Institute of Industrial Property. (2023). Patent Data Reports. Retrieved from [FIPS site].
