FDA Times Patent Extension for ANDEMBRY Bio Product
Published Date: 9/9/2026
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for ANDEMBRY and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of patents which claim that human biological product.
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