Company patents
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. surprisingly shows a broad patent strategy beyond its core 'Pharmaceutical Preparations' (88.0% of portfolio), with significant activity in 'Therapeutic Activity (Pharma)' (42.4% of portfolio) which saw an 87.5% YoY growth in 2024 before a decline. The company appears to be shifting priorities, with 'Healthcare Informatics' experiencing a sharp 66.7% decline in 2025 and no patents so far in 2026, and 'Heterocyclic Compounds (Pharma)' also seeing a 100.0% decline in 2026 patents so far.
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92 US filings (since 2023) · 8 categories · 8 themes
Delivery systems specifically engineered to administer advanced drug formulations (e.g., microparticles, biologics, extended-release systems) to achieve precise targeting, controlled release kinetics, or enhanced therapeutic efficacy within the body.
Design and synthesis of acyclic or carbocyclic organic compounds that selectively modulate specific biological targets or pathways for the treatment of diseases.
Therapeutic interventions that target immune checkpoint pathways to either enhance or suppress immune responses, often used in cancer immunotherapy or autoimmune diseases.
Development of therapeutic approaches involving the genetic modification of cells (e.g., T cells, stem cells, macrophages) or the use of viral/non-viral vectors to deliver genetic material for disease treatment.
Devices or systems designed to precisely measure and deliver specific doses of medication, often incorporating automated mechanisms, dose-limiting features, or hands-free operation.
Devices that assist in the physical modification or mixing of medications prior to administration, such as crushing solid drugs, cutting pills, reconstituting lyophilized products, or extracting from other devices.
Methods and compositions for identifying, quantifying, or characterizing specific biological molecules (e.g., nucleic acids, proteins, metabolites, antibodies) or microbial species, often for diagnostic, prognostic, or quality control applications.
Processes and methodologies for the efficient and scalable preparation of complex heterocyclic compounds and their precursors, including specific reaction conditions, purification techniques, and intermediate compounds.
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