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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: 2026-03586 — Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT) is holding a public virtual meeting on March 27, 2026, to review NIST’s policies, programs, and budget. This meeting affects U.S. industries and anyone interested in NIST’s work, with a chance to share comments by March 13. The committee will also prepare its 2025 annual report, helping shape future tech and innovation priorities.

Next: 2026-03588 — Hearing Designation Order Issued to 97.5 Licensee TX, LLC

The FCC is holding a hearing about 97.5 Licensee TX, LLC’s request to transfer control of three El Paso radio stations. They’re checking if the current owner followed the rules, if an unauthorized transfer happened, and if everyone involved is honest and qualified. If you want to join the hearing, you must act by March 26, 2026—this could affect who runs these stations and how they operate.