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2026-06478 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; VYLOY

The FDA has officially set the review period for VYLOY, a human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind VYLOY, giving them a chance to extend their patent protection and potentially boost profits. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or wants to challenge the company’s review speed, they must act by June 2 or September 30, 2026.

2026-06481 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; HYMPAVZI

The FDA has set the official review period for HYMPAVZI, a new human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind HYMPAVZI and anyone interested in patent extensions. If you think the dates are wrong or want to challenge the company’s diligence, you have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up—potentially impacting patent length and market exclusivity.

2026-06480 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; EMRELIS

The FDA has officially set the review period for EMRELIS, a medicine patent, so the patent owner can apply for extra protection time. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong, they have until June 2, 2026, to speak up. Also, people can challenge whether the patent owner was diligent during the review by September 30, 2026. This affects patent holders and could impact how long they keep exclusive rights to their product.

2026-06479 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; ENFLONSIA

The FDA has set the official review period for ENFLONSIA, a human biological product, so its patent holder can apply for extra patent time. This affects the company behind ENFLONSIA and anyone interested in patent rules. If you think the dates are wrong or want to challenge the company’s review speed, you have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up—potentially impacting patent length and market exclusivity.

2026-06477 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; ENCELTO

The FDA has officially set the review period for ENCELTO, a medicine patent, so the company can apply to extend its patent protection. This affects the drug maker by potentially giving them more time to exclusively sell ENCELTO, which can mean more money. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or the company wasn’t diligent, they have until June 2 or September 30, 2026, to speak up.

2026-06483 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; INJECTAFER

The FDA has officially set the review period for INJECTAFER, a drug patent up for extension. This means the company can apply to extend their patent protection, potentially keeping their exclusive rights longer and impacting competition and pricing. If anyone thinks the dates are wrong or the company wasn’t diligent, they can speak up by June 2 or September 30, 2026.

Previous: 2025-21346 — Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Reporting Emission Data, Emission Fees, and Process Information

The EPA is proposing updates to Missouri’s air pollution rules that affect businesses reporting emissions and paying fees from 2025 to 2028 and beyond. They’re adding a new hazardous chemical to the list and making some small rule tweaks, but air quality won’t change. If you’re a Missouri company dealing with emissions, get ready for these updates and consider sending your comments by the end of 2025.

Next: 2025-21409 — Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

If you own a Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus glider, the FAA wants you to know about a safety update. They’re changing the rules to fix a potential problem and asking for your feedback by January 12, 2026. This might mean some inspections or fixes soon, so keep an eye on your wallet and calendar!