EPO Patent for GnRH Antagonist Dosing Regimens for Uterine Fibroids
Summary
The European Patent Office has published a patent (EP4509173A2) for Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. concerning GnRH antagonist dosing regimens for treating uterine fibroids and reducing menstrual blood loss. The patent details specific treatment protocols and is effective from March 18, 2026.
What changed
This document is a publication of a European patent (EP4509173A2) granted to Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The patent covers specific dosing regimens for Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) antagonists aimed at treating uterine fibroids and reducing associated menstrual blood loss. The publication date is March 18, 2026.
As this is a patent publication, it does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, it is relevant for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers involved in the research, development, or commercialization of treatments for uterine fibroids. Companies operating in this therapeutic area should be aware of the patent's existence and scope as it pertains to intellectual property rights.
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GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE ANTAGONIST DOSING REGIMENS FOR TREATING UTERINE FIBROIDS AND REDUCING MENSTRUAL BLOOD LOSS
Publication EP4509173A2 Kind: A2 Mar 18, 2026
Applicants
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Inventors
LOUMAYE, Ernest, GOTTELAND, Jean-Pierre, POHL, Olivier
IPC Classifications
A61K 31/519 20060101AFI20250430BHEP A61P 15/00 20060101ALI20250430BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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