MEKTOVI Drug Patent Profile
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Which patents cover Mektovi, and what generic alternatives are available?
Mektovi is a drug marketed by Array Biopharma Inc and is included in one NDA. There are ten patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has two hundred and twenty-six patent family members in fifty-five countries.
The generic ingredient in MEKTOVI is binimetinib. One supplier is listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the binimetinib profile page.
DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Mektovi
Mektovi was eligible for patent challenges on June 27, 2022.
By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date
for generic entry will be October 18, 2033. 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 MEKTOVI
International Patents: | 226 |
US Patents: | 10 |
Applicants: | 1 |
NDAs: | 1 |
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: | 1 |
Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors: | 90 |
Clinical Trials: | 34 |
Patent Applications: | 1,526 |
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: | See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for MEKTOVI |
What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in MEKTOVI? | MEKTOVI excipients list |
DailyMed Link: | MEKTOVI at DailyMed |

DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for MEKTOVI
Generic Entry Date for MEKTOVI*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
NDA:
Dosage:
TABLET;ORAL |
*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.
Recent Clinical Trials for MEKTOVI
Identify potential brand extensions & 505(b)(2) entrants
Sponsor | Phase |
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Belgian Group of Digestive Oncology | Phase 3 |
Zymeworks Inc. | Phase 3 |
Pierre Fabre Medicament | Phase 3 |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classes for MEKTOVI
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for MEKTOVI
Tradename | Dosage | Ingredient | Strength | NDA | ANDAs Submitted | Submissiondate |
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MEKTOVI | Tablets | binimetinib | 15 mg | 210498 | 3 | 2022-06-27 |
US Patents and Regulatory Information for MEKTOVI
MEKTOVI is protected by ten US patents and two FDA Regulatory Exclusivities.
Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the earliest date for a generic version of MEKTOVI is ⤷ Try a Trial.
This potential generic entry date is based on patent ⤷ Try a Trial.
Generics may enter earlier, or later, based on new patent filings, patent extensions, patent invalidation, early generic licensing, generic entry preferences, and other factors.
Patents protecting MEKTOVI
Compounds and compositions as protein kinase inhibitors
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patented Use: INDICATED IN COMBINATION WITH ENCORAFENIB FOR THE TREATMENT OF MELANOMA
N3 alkylated benzimidazole derivatives as MEK inhibitors
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
N3 alkylated benzimidazole derivatives as MEK inhibitors
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Method of treatment using N3 alkylated benzimidazole derivatives as MEK inhibitors
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patented Use: METHOD OF TREATING MELANOMA
Methods of treating a hyperproliferative disorder or inhibiting cell growth in a mammal
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patented Use: INDICATED IN COMBINATION WITH ENCORAFENIB FOR THE TREATMENT OF MELANOMA
Compounds and compositions as protein kinase inhibitors
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patented Use: INDICATED IN COMBINATION WITH ENCORAFENIB FOR THE TREATMENT OF MELANOMA MEDIATED BY A B-RAF PROTEIN KINASE
Preparation of and formulation comprising a MEK inhibitor
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Preparation of and formulation comprising a MEK inhibitor
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patented Use: METHOD OF TREATING MELANOMA
Compounds and compositions as protein kinase inhibitors
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patented Use: INDICATED IN COMBINATION WITH ENCORAFENIB FOR THE TREATMENT OF MELANOMA WITH A BRAF MUTATION
Preparation of and formulation comprising a MEK inhibitor
Patent Number: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patented Use: TREATMENT OF MELANOMA WITH A BRAF MUTATION
FDA Regulatory Exclusivity protecting MEKTOVI
NEW CHEMICAL ENTITY
Exclusivity Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
ENCORAFENIB IS INDICATED IN COMBINATION WITH BINIMETINIB, FOR THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH UNRESECTABLE OR METASTATIC MELANOMA WITH A BRAF V600E OR V600K MUTATION, AS DETECTED BY AN FDA-APPROVED TEST
Exclusivity Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | TE | Type | RLD | RS | Patent No. | Patent Expiration | Product | Substance | Delist Req. | Exclusivity Expiration |
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Array Biopharma Inc | MEKTOVI | binimetinib | TABLET;ORAL | 210498-001 | Jun 27, 2018 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial | ||||
Array Biopharma Inc | MEKTOVI | binimetinib | TABLET;ORAL | 210498-001 | Jun 27, 2018 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial | ||||
Array Biopharma Inc | MEKTOVI | binimetinib | TABLET;ORAL | 210498-001 | Jun 27, 2018 | RX | Yes | Yes | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial | ||||
>Applicant | >Tradename | >Generic Name | >Dosage | >NDA | >Approval Date | >TE | >Type | >RLD | >RS | >Patent No. | >Patent Expiration | >Product | >Substance | >Delist Req. | >Exclusivity Expiration |
Expired US Patents for MEKTOVI
Applicant | Tradename | Generic Name | Dosage | NDA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Patent Expiration |
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Array Biopharma Inc | MEKTOVI | binimetinib | TABLET;ORAL | 210498-001 | Jun 27, 2018 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Array Biopharma Inc | MEKTOVI | binimetinib | TABLET;ORAL | 210498-001 | Jun 27, 2018 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Array Biopharma Inc | MEKTOVI | binimetinib | TABLET;ORAL | 210498-001 | Jun 27, 2018 | ⤷ Try a Trial | ⤷ Try a Trial |
>Applicant | >Tradename | >Generic Name | >Dosage | >NDA | >Approval Date | >Patent No. | >Patent Expiration |
EU/EMA Drug Approvals for MEKTOVI
Company | Drugname | Inn | Product Number / Indication | Status | Generic | Biosimilar | Orphan | Marketing Authorisation | Marketing Refusal |
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Pierre Fabre Medicament | Mektovi | binimetinib | EMEA/H/C/004579 Binimetinib in combination with encorafenib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600 mutation. |
Authorised | no | no | no | 2018-09-20 | |
>Company | >Drugname | >Inn | >Product Number / Indication | >Status | >Generic | >Biosimilar | >Orphan | >Marketing Authorisation | >Marketing Refusal |
International Patents for MEKTOVI
When does loss-of-exclusivity occur for MEKTOVI?
Based on analysis by DrugPatentWatch, the following patents block generic entry in the countries listed below:
Argentina
Patent: 9630
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Brazil
Patent: 2015008623
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Canada
Patent: 88474
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 79071
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
China
Patent: 4870427
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 9336824
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 9456272
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Cyprus
Patent: 22670
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Denmark
Patent: 09182
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
European Patent Office
Patent: 09182
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 02351
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Hong Kong
Patent: 14254
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Hungary
Patent: 47708
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Japan
Patent: 85939
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 37838
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 16503391
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 18135399
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 19194272
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Poland
Patent: 09182
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Portugal
Patent: 09182
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Russian Federation
Patent: 69391
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 15118572
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 18127873
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Slovenia
Patent: 09182
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Spain
Patent: 72498
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Taiwan
Patent: 50316
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
Patent: 1427956
Estimated Expiration: ⤷ Try a Trial
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 MEKTOVI around the world.
Country | Patent Number | Title | Estimated Expiration |
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Cyprus | 1119136 | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
Mexico | 2012002546 | COMPUESTOS Y COMPOSICIONES COMO INHIBIDORES DE CINASA DE PROTEINA. (COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS.) | ⤷ Try a Trial |
Slovenia | 2470526 | ⤷ Try a Trial | |
>Country | >Patent Number | >Title | >Estimated Expiration |
Supplementary Protection Certificates for MEKTOVI
Patent Number | Supplementary Protection Certificate | SPC Country | SPC Expiration | SPC Description |
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2470526 | C201930019 | Spain | ⤷ Try a Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ENCORAFENIB O UNA SAL O UN SOLVATO FARMACEUTICAMENTE ACEPTABLE DEL MISMO; NATIONAL AUTHORISATION NUMBER: EU/1/18/1314; DATE OF AUTHORISATION: 20180920; NUMBER OF FIRST AUTHORISATION IN EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA): EU/1/18/1314; DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION IN EEA: 20180920 |
1482932 | 19C1014 | France | ⤷ Try a Trial | PRODUCT NAME: BINIMETINIB SOUS TOUTES SES FORMES PROTEGEES PAR LE BREVET DE BASE; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/18/1315 20180924 |
2470526 | CA 2019 00012 | Denmark | ⤷ Try a Trial | PRODUCT NAME: ENCORAFENIB I ALLE FORMER BESKYTTET AF GRUNDPATENTET; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/18/1314 20180924 |
>Patent Number | >Supplementary Protection Certificate | >SPC Country | >SPC Expiration | >SPC Description |