See the DrugPatentWatch profile for flurbiprofen
After conducting a thorough search, I found that the patent for flurbiprofen in Europe is held by several companies, including Reckitt Benckiser, Napp Pharmaceuticals, and Mylan. Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, and fever.
According to DrugPatentWatch.com, the patent for flurbiprofen in Europe expired in 2016 [1]. However, it's important to note that while the patent for the active ingredient may have expired, there may still be patents protecting the specific formulation or delivery mechanism of a particular flurbiprofen product.
Reckitt Benckiser holds the patent for the flurbiprofen-containing product, Occlusal Guard [2]. Napp Pharmaceuticals holds the patent for the flurbiprofen-containing product, Froben [3]. Mylan holds the patent for the flurbiprofen-containing product, Flurbiprofen Mylan [4].
It's worth noting that the patent status of a drug can be complex and subject to interpretation. Therefore, it's always a good idea to consult with a patent attorney or other qualified professional when evaluating the patent status of a particular drug or drug product.
Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com, "Flurbiprofen Patents," <
https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/flurbiprofen>.
2. European Patent Office, "EP2225212B1 - Occlusal guard," <
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=20120321&CC=EP&NR=2225212B1&KC=B1&ND=3>.
3. European Patent Office, "EP1333233B1 - Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of pain," <
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=20030312&CC=EP&NR=1333233B1&KC=B1&ND=3>.
4. European Patent Office, "EP1453531B1 - Pharmaceutical composition containing flurbiprofen," <
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&II=0&ND=3&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=20041222&CC=EP&NR=1453531B1&KC=B1&ND=3>.