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Suresh Gupta1, Tegginamath Pramod Kumar1, Devegowda Vishakante Gowda1
1Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar, Mysore, 570015, India.
Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation
|September 5, 2020
Summary
Orodispersible films offer a novel drug delivery solution for patients with swallowing difficulties. Indian companies are actively patenting these innovations, navigating unique challenges in the patent landscape.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Intellectual Property Law
Background:
- Traditional oral dosage forms (tablets, capsules, syrups, elixirs) present administration challenges for patients with dysphagia, mucositis, or vomiting.
- Patient compliance is often compromised with conventional oral medications due to these administration difficulties.
- Orodispersible Films (ODFs) represent an innovative Novel Drug Delivery System (NDDS) designed to overcome these limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key Indian companies actively involved in the patenting of Orodispersible Films (ODFs).
- To analyze patent filing strategies of Indian players in ODFs, both domestically and internationally.
- To highlight the specific patentability challenges encountered in India for ODF innovations.
Main Methods:
- Review of patent applications filed in India and under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) by Indian entities.
- Identification of active players based on the volume and scope of their ODF-related patent filings.
- Analysis of patentability criteria and challenges specific to the Indian patent system for novel drug delivery systems.
Main Results:
- Several Indian companies are actively pursuing patents for Orodispersible Film formulations and related innovations.
- Patent filings indicate a growing interest and investment in ODF technology within India.
- Significant patentability hurdles exist within the Indian patent system for ODFs compared to global standards.
Conclusions:
- Orodispersible Films are a promising Novel Drug Delivery System (NDDS) enhancing patient compliance.
- Active patenting by Indian companies underscores the commercial potential and innovation in the ODF sector.
- Addressing India's unique patent challenges is crucial for securing intellectual property rights and fostering further development in ODFs.
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