Maintenance fees coming due
3 maintenance fees come due in the 12 months from Nov 14, 2026, the next on Dec 20, 2026. Unpaid by Jun 21, 2027, that one lapses early.
A maintenance fee does not end a patent on its due date. It falls due at 3.5, 7.5
and 11.5 years from grant, and the patent lapses only if the fee is still unpaid at the end of the
six month grace period that follows.
| Patent | Title | Holder | Status | Fee due | Lapses if unpaid | Expires | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 11,679,081 | Chewing Gum Comprising Nicotine In force Fee due Dec 20, 2026 Lapses if unpaid Jun 21, 2027 · High confidence | McNeil AB | In force | Dec 20, 2026 | Jun 21, 2027 | High confidence | |
| US 10,542,781 | Electronic Nicotine Delivery System In force Fee due Jul 28, 2027 Lapses if unpaid Jan 28, 2028 · High confidence | McNeil AB | In force | Jul 28, 2027 | Jan 28, 2028 | High confidence | |
| US 11,930,843 | Cartridge for Electronic Delivery System In force Fee due Sep 19, 2027 Lapses if unpaid Mar 20, 2028 · High confidence | McNeil AB | In force | Sep 19, 2027 | Mar 20, 2028 | High confidence |
3 of 3 patents shown. Soonest fee due date first, then patent number.
Computed patent terms end on the dates shown. Related patents and pending applications may cover overlapping subject matter.