Last Updated: August 15, 2026

MOUNJARO KWIKPEN Drug Patent Profile


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Which patents cover Mounjaro Kwikpen, and when can generic versions of Mounjaro Kwikpen launch?

Mounjaro Kwikpen is a drug marketed by Eli Lilly And Co and is included in one NDA. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

This drug has one hundred and fifty-two patent family members in forty-six countries.

The generic ingredient in MOUNJARO KWIKPEN is tirzepatide. Two suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the tirzepatide profile page.

DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Mounjaro Kwikpen

Mounjaro Kwikpen was eligible for patent challenges on May 13, 2026.

There is one Paragraph IV patent challenge for this drug. This may lead to patent invalidation or a license for generic production.

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Summary for MOUNJARO KWIKPEN
International Patents:152
US Patents:4
Applicants:1
NDAs:1
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers: 2
DailyMed Link:MOUNJARO KWIKPEN at DailyMed
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for MOUNJARO KWIKPEN
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
MOUNJARO KWIKPEN Subcutaneous Solution tirzepatide 12.5 mg/0.5 mL 215866 1 2026-05-13

US Patents and Regulatory Information for MOUNJARO KWIKPEN

MOUNJARO KWIKPEN is protected by twelve US patents and two FDA Regulatory Exclusivities.

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Eli Lilly And Co MOUNJARO KWIKPEN tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215866-024 Jan 20, 2026 RX Yes Yes 9,474,780 ⤷  Start Trial Y Y ⤷  Start Trial
Eli Lilly And Co MOUNJARO KWIKPEN tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215866-021 Jan 20, 2026 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Eli Lilly And Co MOUNJARO KWIKPEN tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215866-023 Jan 20, 2026 RX Yes Yes 9,474,780 ⤷  Start Trial Y Y ⤷  Start Trial
Eli Lilly And Co MOUNJARO KWIKPEN tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215866-022 Jan 20, 2026 RX Yes Yes 12,295,987 ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Eli Lilly And Co MOUNJARO KWIKPEN tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215866-022 Jan 20, 2026 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Eli Lilly And Co MOUNJARO KWIKPEN tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215866-020 Jan 20, 2026 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial
Eli Lilly And Co MOUNJARO KWIKPEN tirzepatide SOLUTION;SUBCUTANEOUS 215866-021 Jan 20, 2026 RX Yes Yes 9,474,780 ⤷  Start Trial Y Y ⤷  Start Trial
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EU/EMA Drug Approvals for MOUNJARO KWIKPEN

Company Drugname Inn Product Number / Indication Status Generic Biosimilar Orphan Marketing Authorisation Marketing Refusal
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V. Mounjaro tirzepatide EMEA/H/C/005620Mounjaro is indicated for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise- as monotherapy when metformin is considered inappropriate due to intolerance or contraindications- in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of diabetes.For study results with respect to combinations, effects on glycaemic control and the populations studied, see sections 4.4, 4.5 and 5.1. Authorised no no no 2022-09-15
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International Patents for MOUNJARO KWIKPEN

See the table below for patents covering MOUNJARO KWIKPEN around the world.

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
Argentina 115542 ⤷  Start Trial
Australia 2019289110 ⤷  Start Trial
Australia 2022279524 ⤷  Start Trial
Australia 2024266715 ⤷  Start Trial
Brazil 112020023452 ⤷  Start Trial
Canada 3103469 ⤷  Start Trial
Chile 2020003359 ⤷  Start Trial
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Supplementary Protection Certificates for MOUNJARO KWIKPEN

Patent Number Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration SPC Description
3242887 CA 2023 00005 Denmark ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATID OG FARMACEUTISK ACCEPTABLE SALTE DERAF; REG. NO/DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220919
3242887 301217 Netherlands ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATIDE EN FARMACEUTISCH AANVAARDBARE ZOUTEN DAARVAN; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220919
3242887 PA2023504 Lithuania ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATIDAS IR FARMACINIU POZIURIU PRIIMTINOS JO DRUSKOS; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220915
3242887 2023C/506 Belgium ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATIDE; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220919
3242887 LUC00296 Luxembourg ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATIDE ET SES SELS PHARMACEUTIQUEMENT ACCEPTABLES; AUTHORISATION NUMBER AND DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220919
3242887 122023000012 Germany ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATID UND PHARMAZEUTISCH AKZEPTABLE SALZE DAVON; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: EU/1/22/1685 20220915
3242887 C03242887/01 Switzerland ⤷  Start Trial PRODUCT NAME: TIRZEPATID; REGISTRATION NO/DATE: SWISSMEDIC-ZULASSUNG 68726 02.11.2022
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