DIFFERIN EPIDUO ACNE GEL (ADAPALENE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE)
· Patent Litigation & Settlement History ↓
Current GenericRadar decision
Candidate based on the adopted canonical anchor; no later applicable right was adopted from the reviewed sources.
Patent estate
| Patent | Effective date | Official listing | TRUE_DS | DS grade | Claim classification / basis | PTE | PED | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US8071644 | 2027-07-18 | HISTORICAL_REFERENCE_NOT_EXACT_OB U-1078 | N | Y | U Independent claim 1 covers topical fixed-dose acne treatment with adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% as the only acne actives. The three OTC pack sizes use the same concentrations and indication; adopted as a full-scope use anchor. Separate twelve-week and clinical-response limitations are distinguished. | — | — | — |
Regulatory exclusivity
| Code | Start date | End date | Scope | Entire product | All indications | Full coverage date | Combination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 2008-12-08 | 2011-12-08 | Historical NC covering acne treatment with adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%, including the OTC population aged 12 years and older. No new exclusivity grant to the OTC NDA is asserted. | Y | Y | 2011-12-08 | — | Source |
2026-10-13 · HISTORICAL_RECORDS_RECOVERED · Historical coverage: ANNUALS_AND_MONTHLY_REVIEWED
2026-10-10 · NO_RECORD_IN_CURRENT_SNAPSHOT · Historical coverage: NOT_COMPLETE
Generic approval evidence
| Application / product | Event | Final date | Tentative date | Applicant | Authorized generic | Exact mapping | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No generic approval facts are linked to this product. | |||||||
Market Entry Information
API filings, authorized generics and linked regulatory milestones.
API Master Files & Certifications 0 records
Ingredient-level registrations from linked public manufacturer portfolios. A filing does not establish supply to this finished product. DMFs are not FDA approvals.
| API | Holder / manufacturer | Holder country | Filing type | Number | Status | Filed date | Available for reference | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No master-file or certification records are linked through public manufacturer portfolios. | |||||||||
Authorized Generics 0 records
Authorized generics are shown separately from independent ANDA approvals.
| Application / product | Applicant | Event / status | First marketed | Product mapping | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No authorized-generic records are linked to this product. | ||||||
Tentative ANDA Approvals 0 records
Tentative approval is not final approval. Historical tentative approvals remain visible after a linked final approval.
| Application / product | Applicant | Event / status | Tentative date | Follow-up final approval | Product mapping | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No tentative-approval records are linked to this product. | |||||||
Paragraph IV Challenges 0 records
Paragraph IV challenges below are sourced from legal records separately from FDA approvals. An ANDA filing, lawsuit or settlement does not establish final approval or commercial launch.
| Application / product | Applicant | Event / status | Certification event date | Product mapping | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No structured Paragraph IV certification events are linked in the available approval evidence. | ||||||
Final ANDA Approvals 0 records
Approval dates do not establish commercial launch. Product mapping is shown for each linked record.
| Application / product | Applicant | Event / status | Final approval date | Product mapping | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No final-approval records are linked to this product. | ||||||
Decision evidence (3)
| Type | Date | Role | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATENT | 2027-07-18 | CANONICAL_ANCHOR | Independent claim 1 covers topical fixed-dose acne treatment with adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% as the only acne actives. The three OTC pack sizes use the same concentrations and indication; adopted as a full-scope use anchor. Separate twelve-week and clinical-response limitations are distinguished. | Source |
| REGULATORY_EXCLUSIVITY | 2011-12-08 | CANONICAL_ANCHOR | Historical NC covering acne treatment with adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%, including the OTC population aged 12 years and older. No new exclusivity grant to the OTC NDA is asserted. | Source |
| REGULATORY_STATUS | 2027-07-18 | CANONICAL_DECISION | Candidate based on the adopted canonical anchor; no later applicable right was adopted from the reviewed sources. | Source |
Litigation & Settlement History
Settlement launch rights generally apply only to the named parties and product scope. These records do not change GenericRadar patent/exclusivity anchors or current decisions.
No litigation or settlement record currently linked to this product.