Join us for a focused, 15-minute deep dive into the 10-step process for developing, evaluating, and submitting nonproprietary names to USAN or INN in 2026. Each month we will break down the steps In the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee.


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Join an end-to-end walkthrough of the nonproprietary naming process with Brandsymbol. We’ll go from strategy all the way to submission.
We will review the initial steps in my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name that includes the submission application and review timelines.
We will review the selection of the proper stem as part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.
We will discuss naming schemes as part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.
We will review how to conduct a trademark and linguistic review for nonproprietary name candidates – as part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.
We will review how to conduct a conflict check for nonproprietary name candidates – as part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.
We will review questions that are designed to help you apply my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.
We will review what is included in a summary statement or summary document that is described in my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name. This will also discuss additional material that may be included with your application to both USAN and/or INN.
We will review the USAN and INN application that is part of my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.
We will review questions that are designed to help you apply my 10-step process to obtain a nonproprietary name for a pharmaceutical drug product.
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