Patents Represented by Attorney Kenneth R. Walton
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Patent number: 8148349Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside cyclic phosphoramidates of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection using the compounds of formula (I).Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignees: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.P.A., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Malte Meppen, Frank Narjes, Barbara Pacini, Cristina Gardelli, Philippe L. Durette
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Patent number: 8071568Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates of structural formula (I) which are precursors to inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are precursors to inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as precursors to inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as precursors to inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Instituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.Inventors: Frank Narjes, Cristina Gardelli, Monica Donghi, Barbara Attenni, Philippe L. Durette
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Patent number: 7981879Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of FHV integrase and inhibitors of FHV replication (I), wherein m, n, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7; R8, R9 and R10 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HTV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HTV infection and ADDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Instituto di Ricerchi di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.Inventors: Vincenzo Summa, Paola Pace
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Patent number: 7968564Abstract: Tricyclic compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein bond a, ring A, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Joseph P. Vacca, Linda S. Payne, Richard C. A. Isaacs
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Patent number: 7968553Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula A: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
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Patent number: 7939537Abstract: Pyridopyrimidine carboxamide compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.Inventors: Vincenzo Summa, Olaf Kinzel, Monica Donghi
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Patent number: 7879815Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates of structural formula (I) which are precursors to inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are precursors to inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as precursors to inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as precursors to inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.Inventors: Malcolm MacCoss, David B. Olsen, Monica Donghi, Cristina Gardelli, Steven Harper, Malte Meppen, Frank Narjes, Barbara Pacini
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Patent number: 7834062Abstract: The present invention relates to Mannich base antimalarial aminoalkylphenol compounds and their use against protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, particularly emerging strains of drug-resistant Plasmodia. This invention further relates to compositions containing such compounds and a process for making the compounds. This and other aspects of the invention are realized upon review of the entire specification.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Conrad P. Dorn, Mary Ann Powles, Thomas F. Walsh, Matthew J. Wyvratt
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Patent number: 7820680Abstract: Bicyclic uracils and related compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the compounds are of Formula I: wherein a, b, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Peter D. Williams, John S. Wai, Mark W. Embrey, Donnette D. Staas, Linghang Zhuang
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Patent number: 7820660Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Instituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
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Patent number: 7807684Abstract: Compounds having the structure: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 and R2 are defined herein. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Sandeep A. Saggar, John T. Sisko, Thomas J. Tucker, Robert M. Tynebor, Dai-Shi Su, Neville J. Anthony
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Patent number: 7781454Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein V, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, ring A, ring B, j and k are defined herein. The compounds of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset or progression, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Neville J. Anthony, Robert Gomez
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Patent number: 7754731Abstract: Potassium salts of Compound A and methods for their preparation are disclosed, wherein Compound A is of formula: Compound A is an HIV integrase inhibitor useful for treating or prophylaxis of HIV infection, for delaying the onset of AIDS, and for treating or prophylaxis of AIDS.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Kevin M. Belyk, Henry G. Morrison, Amar J. Mahajan, Daniel J. Kumke, Hsien-Hsin Tung, Lawrence Wai, Vanessa Pruzinsky
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Patent number: 7741315Abstract: Tricyclic compounds of Formula (I) are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein bond a, ring A, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Joseph P. Vacca, John S. Wai, Linda S. Payne, Richard C. A. Isaacs, Richard Pracitto
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Patent number: 7632821Abstract: The present invention provides ribonucleoside 2?,3?-cyclic acetals of structural formula I which are precursors or prodrugs of inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are precursors of inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as precursors or prodrugs of inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as precursors or prodrugs of inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such ribonucleoside 2?,3?-cyclic acetals alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Gabor Butora, Kenneth Alan Koeplinger, Malcolm MacCoss, Daniel R. McMasters, David B. Olsen, Lihu Yang
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Patent number: 7619086Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Matthew M. Morrissette, Peter D. Williams, John S. Wai, Thorsten E. Fisher, Terry A. Lyle
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Patent number: 7598264Abstract: Hydroxy (tetra- or hexa-)hydronaphthyridine dione compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: (I) wherein a, R1?, R2?, R3?, R4? and R5? are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Wei Han, Melissa Egbertson, John S. Wai, Linghang Zhuang, Rowena D. Ruzek, Debra S. Perlow, Mark Cameron, Bruce S. Foster, Ulf H. Dolling, R. Scott Hoerrner, Philip J. Pye, Remy Angelaud, Danny E. Mancheno, David Askin
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Patent number: 7595063Abstract: This invention relates to a 50% drug loaded compressed tablet formulation for efavirenz. Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse trancriptase inhibitor being studied clinically for use in the treatment of HIV infections and AIDS.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Udit Batra, Raymond J. Higgins, Karen C. Thompson, Ashok V. Katdare
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Patent number: 7589127Abstract: The present invention relates to Mannich base antimalarial aminoalkylphenol compounds and their use against protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, particularly emerging strains of drug-resistant Plasmodia. This invention further relates to compositions containing such compounds and a process for making the compounds. This and other aspects of the invention are realized upon review of the entire specification.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Conrad P. Dorn, Mary Ann Powles, Thomas F. Walsh, Matthew J. Wyvratt
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Patent number: RE40794Abstract: A process for preparing a crystalline, carbapenem monosodium salt of formula IIa: characterized by the steps a) adding about 10 to 30% of an organic solvent to an aqueous solution of the carbapenem, b) cooling the resulting solution to less than ?5° C., c) adjusting the pH using a solution containing an acid in an organic solvent to give the appropriate pH for crystallization, and d) crystallizing the compound by adding methanol, and a C2-5 alcohol at between ?5 and ?25° C.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Karel M. J. Brands, Raymond Cvetovich, Louis S. Crocker, Michael D. Ward, Amar J. Mahajan, Robert M. Wenslow, John M. Williams, Daniel R. Sidler, Charles Orella, Elizabeth S. Fisher, Ronald Jobson