Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Hard Capsules and Process of Manufacture
US 9,655,860 In forceTerm ends Oct 17, 2027 · Medium confidence
20-year base term ends Oct 17, 2027
Why Medium: A parent in the chain could not be resolved.
Oct 17, 2007
Oct 17, 2027
May 23, 2017
How we calculated this date
| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Oct 17, 2007, when the earliest non-provisional application in its chain was filed (this one was filed Dec 14, 2016); a parent in its chain could not be resolved (the next row) | Oct 17, 2027 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | A parent in the chain could not be resolved | dated from this application's own claim | Medium confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | None on record | no cap applied | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | 2 of 2 maintenance fees paid | In force | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Oct 17, 2027 | Medium confidence |
Sources
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In force means the term is running and no lapse is on record. It is not a finding that the patent is valid.