patent

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In July of that year, Humira’s patent expired.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

For 20 years, while AbbVie had a patent, Humira dominated the market, generating nearly $200 billion in revenue.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

If it proves to work safely, the drug would give Merck a boost as it prepares for its top-selling drug, Keytruda, to lose patent protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The team has also submitted a provisional patent for this work.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

By 1930, the value of the Research Corporation’s patent rights exceeded $1 million.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik