In Agile, you are supposed to ship product on a regular cadence. All features are added to a product backlog, divided into small projects that fit within a sprint, and then prioritized. The backlog is just a way to keep track of all of the ideas people have, requests from customers, major bugs and other things.
The first patent for Pristiq is set to expire in February 2022. This is the earliest predictable date that a generic version of the drug could become available. However, other circumstances could come up to extend or shorten the exclusivity period.
How long a patent lasts depends on when the application was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Patents Filed Through June 17, 1995. For U.S. patents filed through June 17, 1995, the patent lasts for 17 years from the date the patent is issued, provided that the fees necessary to keep the patent in force (maintenance fees) are paid. Patents Filed After June 17, 1995 For patent applications filed after June 17, 1995, the patent last 20 years from the date of filing.