patent

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In 2025, two years after its patent expired, and at a $7,000 list price, Humira still had 72% of the market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Keytruda will lose the protection of its main patent in 2028, which could cost the company a big chunk of its revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“They’re all good. And the only people who make any money are the patent lawyers. Drives my mother crazy.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck