Altan Pharma Announces the Grant of Two Patents by the USPTO

Dublin, April 17, 2018, Altan Pharma Limited (“Altan”), an Irish specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has granted two patents to Altan covering its intravenous formulation of acetaminophen (paracetamol).
U.S. Patent No. 9,943,479 covers Altan’s unique formulation, which allows the product to be packaged in a flexible plastic container and maintain stability throughout its approved shelf life. U.S. Patent No. 9,943,492 covers the process for manufacturing the product. These patents will provide U.S. patent protection for Altan’s intravenous formulation of acetaminophen until July 18, 2026.