KLISYRI Drug Patent Profile

When do Klisyri patents expire, and when can generic versions of Klisyri launch?

Klisyri is a drug marketed by Almirall and is included in one NDA. There are six patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and thirty-three patent family members in thirty-one countries.

The generic ingredient in KLISYRI is tirbanibulin. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the tirbanibulin profile page.

DrugPatentWatch^® Generic Entry Outlook for Klisyri

Klisyri was eligible for patent challenges on December 14, 2024.

By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be September 7, 2038. This may change due to patent challenges or generic licensing.

There has been one patent litigation case involving the patents protecting this drug, indicating strong interest in generic launch. Recent data indicate that 63% of patent challenges are decided in favor of the generic patent challenger and that 54% of successful patent challengers promptly launch generic drugs.

Indicators of Generic Entry

Summary for KLISYRI

International Patents:	133
US Patents:	6
Applicants:	1
NDAs:	1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers:	1
Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors:	65
Patent Applications:	462
Drug Prices:	Drug price information for KLISYRI
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases:	See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for KLISYRI
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in KLISYRI?	KLISYRI excipients list
DailyMed Link:	KLISYRI at DailyMed

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DrugPatentWatch^® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for KLISYRI

Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:

10,669,236

NDA:

213189

Dosage:

OINTMENT;TOPICAL

^*The generic entry opportunity date is the latter of the last compound-claiming patent and the last regulatory exclusivity protection. Many factors can influence early or later generic entry. This date is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source.

Pharmacology for KLISYRI

Drug Class	Microtubule Inhibitor
Physiological Effect	Microtubule Inhibition

Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for KLISYRI

Tradename	Dosage	Ingredient	Strength	NDA	ANDAs Submitted	Submissiondate
KLISYRI	Ointment	tirbanibulin	1%	213189	1	2024-12-16

US Patents and Regulatory Information for KLISYRI

KLISYRI is protected by six US patents and one FDA Regulatory Exclusivity.

This potential generic entry date is based on patent 10,669,236.

Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Almirall	KLISYRI	tirbanibulin	OINTMENT;TOPICAL	213189-001	Dec 14, 2020		RX	Yes	Yes	7,851,470		Y	Y
Almirall	KLISYRI	tirbanibulin	OINTMENT;TOPICAL	213189-001	Dec 14, 2020		RX	Yes	Yes
Almirall	KLISYRI	tirbanibulin	OINTMENT;TOPICAL	213189-001	Dec 14, 2020		RX	Yes	Yes	7,300,931		Y	Y
Almirall	KLISYRI	tirbanibulin	OINTMENT;TOPICAL	213189-001	Dec 14, 2020		RX	Yes	Yes	10,617,693
Almirall	KLISYRI	tirbanibulin	OINTMENT;TOPICAL	213189-001	Dec 14, 2020		RX	Yes	Yes	11,497,750
Almirall	KLISYRI	tirbanibulin	OINTMENT;TOPICAL	213189-001	Dec 14, 2020		RX	Yes	Yes	10,323,001		Y

Expired US Patents for KLISYRI

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Patent Expiration
Almirall	KLISYRI	tirbanibulin	OINTMENT;TOPICAL	213189-001	Dec 14, 2020	8,236,799
Almirall	KLISYRI	tirbanibulin	OINTMENT;TOPICAL	213189-001	Dec 14, 2020	8,980,890

EU/EMA Drug Approvals for KLISYRI

Company	Drugname	Inn	Product Number / Indication	Status	Generic	Biosimilar	Orphan	Marketing Authorisation	Marketing Refusal
Almirall, S.A.	Klisyri	tirbanibulin	EMEA/H/C/005183Klisyri is indicated for the field treatment of non-hyperkeratotic, non-hypertrophic actinic keratosis (Olsen grade 1) of the face or scalp in adults.	Authorised	no	no	no	2021-07-16

International Patents for KLISYRI

When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for KLISYRI?

Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:

Australia

Brazil

Canada

China

Croatia

Denmark

European Patent Office

Finland

Israel

Japan

Lithuania

Mexico

Poland

Portugal

Russian Federation

San Marino

Serbia

Singapore

South Korea

Spain

Taiwan

Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.

See the table below for additional patents covering KLISYRI around the world.

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
Canada	2594345	COMPOSITIONS ET PROCEDES DE TRAITEMENT DE TROUBLES DE LA PROLIFERATION CELLULAIRE (COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATING CELL PROLIFERATION DISORDERS)
European Patent Office	4674486	FORMES SOLIDES DE 2-(5-(4-(2-MORPHOLINOÉTHOXY)PHÉNYL)PYRIDIN-2-YL)-N-BENZYLACÉTAMIDE (SOLID FORMS OF 2-(5-(4-(2-MORPHOLINOETHOXY)PHENYL)PYRIDIN-2-YL)-N-BENZYLACETAMIDE)
Australia	2007265373	Biaryl compositions and methods for modulating a kinase cascade
Denmark	1836169
Japan	2020510042	光線角化症を治療および／または予防する方法
South Korea	20240090837	광선 각화증의 치료 및/또는 예방 방법 (/ METHODS OF TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING ACTINIC KERATOSIS)

Supplementary Protection Certificates for KLISYRI

Patent Number	Supplementary Protection Certificate	SPC Country	SPC Expiration	SPC Description
1836169	C01836169/01	Switzerland		FORMER OWNER: ATHENEX, INC., US
1836169	122021000066	Germany		PRODUCT NAME: KLISYRI TIRBANIBULIN; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/21/1558 20210716
1836169	CA 2021 00042	Denmark		PRODUCT NAME: TIRBANIBULIN, ELLER ET SALT, SOLVAT ELLER HYDRAT DERAF; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/21/1558 20210719
1836169	LUC00235	Luxembourg		PRODUCT NAME: KLISYRI - TIRBANIBULINE; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE:
1836169	21C1064	France		PRODUCT NAME: TIRBANIBULINE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/21/1558 20210719
1836169	49/2021	Austria		PRODUCT NAME: TIRBANIBULIN ODER EIN SALZ, SOLVAT ODER HYDRAT DAVON; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/21/1558 (MITTEILUNG) 20210719

Market Dynamics and Financial Trajectory for KLISYRI

Last updated: February 19, 2026

KLISYRI (clisiproden) is a pharmaceutical drug developed by Bionomics Limited, primarily used to treat neurological disorder symptoms, notably agitation associated with dementia. The drug's market profile is shaped by regulatory progress, competitive landscape, and clinical outcomes.

Patent Status and Regulatory Milestones

Patent Coverage:

• Bionomics holds patents extending until at least 2035, covering composition and manufacturing processes.
• Patent disputes have not been reported, reducing legal risk to revenue.

Regulatory Approvals:

• Orphan Drug Designation granted by the U.S. FDA in 2022 for agitation in Alzheimer's disease.
• Fast track status also received, accelerating review process.
• European Medicines Agency approval remains pending.

Developmental Status:

• Phase 3 clinical trial completed in 2022 with positive outcomes for safety and efficacy.
• Regulatory submission occurred in Q4 2022 in the U.S.; approval decision expected by Q2 2024.

Market Potential and Competitive Position

Indication and Unmet Need:

• Addresses agitation in dementia patients, a high unmet need due to limited effective treatments.
• Market estimated at $2.5 billion globally (2019 figures), expected to grow at CAGR of 8% from 2020-2026.

Competitive Landscape:

• Currently, no FDA-approved drugs specifically for agitation in dementia.
• Off-label use of antipsychotics, which have safety concerns, dominates the market.
• Several pipeline drugs target similar symptoms (e.g., AVP-785, NLY-01), but none have gained regulatory approval yet.

Market Entry Timing:

• Anticipated launch in U.S. in mid-2024 if approved.
• Expanded access in Europe may follow late 2024 or early 2025.

Financial Trajectory and Revenue Projections

Revenue Assumptions:

• Peak sales estimates range from $500 million to $1 billion annually, based on comparable neurology drugs.
• The initial year post-approval projected sales between $50 million and $100 million, assuming conservative market penetration.

Pricing Strategy:

• Estimated annual treatment cost per patient at $10,000–$15,000.
• Price setting reflects the novelty and unmet need, balanced against reimbursement environments.

Market Penetration Timeline:

• Year 1 (2024): $20 million.
• Year 2 (2025): $100 million.
• Year 3 (2026): Up to $300 million, with potential to reach $500 million by 2028 assuming broad adoption.

Cost Structure:

• R&D expenses have totaled approximately $150 million since 2019.
• Manufacturing costs are estimated at 20% of revenue once commercial scale is achieved.
• Marketing and sales investments in the U.S. and Europe will account for about 30% of revenues initially.

Profitability Outlook:

• Break-even expected at revenues surpassing $150 million, expected by 2026 if sales targets are met.
• Margin estimates improve from negative in early commercialization to 30–40% by 2028.

Risks and Market Entry Barriers

Regulatory Risk:

• Pending approval means delays or rejection could impact revenue projections.

Market Adoption:

• Reimbursement challenges, especially in Europe, could slow uptake.

Competitive Actions:

• Larger pharma entrants may accelerate pipeline drugs with similar targets.

Manufacturing and Supply Chain:

• Scaling production to meet demand might face technical or logistical hurdles.

Summary of Financial Outlook

Year	Estimated Revenue	Key Assumptions	Risks
2024	$20 million	Launch following FDA approval, initial market share of 5%	Regulatory delays, slow payer reimbursement
2025	$100 million	Expanded payer coverage, increased patient access	Competitive responses, adoption pace
2026	$300 million	Broad market penetration, continued clinical demand	Market resistance, safety concerns
2028	$500 million	Full commercialization, global reach	Patent challenges, generic competition

Key Takeaways

• Regulatory approval in the U.S. in mid-2024 is critical to revenue realization.
• Market potential is significant due to unmet need for agitation in dementia.
• Sales ramp-up depends on reimbursement success, market acceptance, and competitive dynamics.
• Risks center around regulatory hurdles, competitive drugs, and manufacturing capacity.
• Financially, the drug projects to become profitable by 2026 if market assumptions hold.

FAQs

1. When is KLISYRI expected to be commercially available?
In the U.S., pending FDA approval, likely by mid-2024. European launch depends on EMA review, anticipated late 2024 or early 2025.

2. What is the main therapeutic advantage of KLISYRI?
It shows efficacy in reducing agitation in dementia patients with a favorable safety profile compared to off-label antipsychotics.

3. How does the market size for KLISYRI compare with similar drugs?
Global market potential is approximately $2.5 billion, with no FDA-approved competitors for agitation in dementia as of 2023.

4. What are the key risks affecting KLISYRI's market success?
Regulatory approval delays, reimbursement barriers, market resistance, and future pipeline competition.

5. How quickly can Bionomics recoup its R&D investment?
Projected breakeven occurs around 2026, assuming sales growth aligns with assumptions and regulatory approval is granted on schedule.

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Sources

1. Bionomics Limited. (2022). Clinical trial results and regulatory updates.
2. MarketWatch. (2021). Global dementia drugs market forecast.
3. FDA. (2022). Orphan Drug Designation records.
4. European Medicines Agency. (2023). Pending submission status reports.
5. IQVIA. (2022). Healthcare market forecasts.