Patents Assigned to AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
  • Patent number: 9180244
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide wearable automatic injection devices for subcutaneously injecting a therapeutic agent into a patient's body at controlled rates, for example, in a single bolus. Exemplary embodiments provide methods for assembling wearable automatic injection devices for subcutaneously injecting a therapeutic agent into a patient's body at controlled rates. Exemplary embodiments provide methods for using wearable automatic injection devices for subcutaneously injecting a therapeutic agent into a patient's body at controlled rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd
    Inventors: Philip D. Anderson, Joseph F. Julian, Linas P. Laurusonis, Timothy Parmer, Travis Yoch, Samuel M. Jang, Sean Corrigan, Tomas Matusaitis, William Fienup, Chris Strahm
  • Patent number: 9114166
    Abstract: A liquid aqueous pharmaceutical formulation is described which has a high protein concentration, a pH of between about 4 and about 8, and enhanced stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Krause, Lisa Baust, Michael Dickes
  • Patent number: 9102723
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a host cell protein-(HCP) reduced antibody preparation from a mixture comprising an antibody and at least one HCP, comprising an ion exchange separation step wherein the mixture is subjected to a first ion exchange material, such that the HCP-reduced antibody preparation is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd
    Inventors: Min M Wan, George Avgerinos, Gregory Zarbis-Papastoitsis
  • Patent number: 9096666
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a host cell protein-(HCP) reduced antibody preparation from a mixture comprising an antibody and at least one HCP, comprising an ion exchange separation step wherein the mixture is subjected to a first ion exchange material, such that the HCP-reduced antibody preparation is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd
    Inventors: Min M Wan, George Avgerinos, Gregory Zarbis-Papastoitsis
  • Patent number: 9090689
    Abstract: The invention describes methods of treating erosive polyarthritis comprising administering a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. The invention also describes a method for testing the efficacy of a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, for the treatment of erosive polyarthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Rebecca S. Hoffman, Mark Weinberg, Subhashis Banerjee, Lori K. Taylor, Clive E. Spiegler, Daniel E. Tracey, Elliot K. Chartash, William T. Barchuk, Philip Yan, Anwar Murtaza, Jochen G. Salfeld, Steven A. Fischkoff, George R. Granneman
  • Patent number: 9086418
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining the efficacy of a TNF? inhibitor, such as a TNF? antibody, or an antigen-binding portion thereof, for treating ankylosing spondylitis (AS), using a collagen degradation biomarker and/or a synovitis biomarker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: ABBVIE BIOTECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventors: Walter P. Maksymowych, Robert L. Wong
  • Patent number: 9085619
    Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous formulation comprising water and a protein, and methods of making the same. The aqueous formulation of the invention may be a high protein formulation and/or may have low levels of conductity resulting from the low levels of ionic excipients. Also included in the invention are formulations comprising water and proteins having low osmolality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology LTD.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fraunhofer, Annika Bartl, Hans-Juergen Krause, Markus Tschoepe
  • Patent number: 9085620
    Abstract: The invention describes methods of treating erosive polyarthritis comprising administering a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. The invention also describes a method for testing the efficacy of a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, for the treatment of erosive polyarthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Rebecca S. Hoffman, Mark Weinberg, Subhashis Banerjee, Lori K. Taylor, Clive E. Spiegler, Daniel E. Tracey, Elliot K. Chartash, William T. Barchuk, Philip Yan, Anwar Murtaza, Jochen G. Salfeld, Steven A. Fischkoff, George R. Granneman
  • Patent number: 9073987
    Abstract: Methods of treating disorders in which TNF? activity is detrimental via biweekly, subcutaneous administration of human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human tumor necrosis factor ? (hTNF?) are disclosed. The antibody may be administered with or without methotrexate. These antibodies have high affinity for hTNF? (e.g., Kd=10?8 M or less), a slow off rate for hTNF? dissociation (e.g., Koff=10?3 sec?1 or less) and neutralize hTNF? activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Kits containing a pharmaceutical composition and instructions for dosing, and preloaded syringes containing pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven A. Fischkoff, Joachim Kempeni, Roberta Weiss
  • Patent number: 9067992
    Abstract: The invention describes methods of treating erosive polyarthritis comprising administering a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. The invention also describes a method for testing the efficacy of a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, for the treatment of erosive polyarthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Rebecca S. Hoffman, Mark Weinberg
  • Patent number: 9061005
    Abstract: Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNF?-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNF? inhibitors, including TNF? antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhibitor is administered in a higher dosage during the induction phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd
    Inventors: Rebecca S. Hoffman, Elliot K. Chartash, Lori K. Taylor, George R. Granneman, Philip Yan
  • Patent number: 9017680
    Abstract: Methods of treating disorders in which TNF? activity is detrimental via biweekly, subcutaneous administration of human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human tumor necrosis factor ? (hTNF?) are disclosed. The antibody may be administered with or without methotrexate. These antibodies have high affinity for hTNF? (e.g., Kd=10?8 M or less), a slow off rate for hTNF? dissociation (e.g., Koff=10?3 sec?1 or less) and neutralize hTNF? activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Kits containing a pharmaceutical composition and instructions for dosing, and preloaded syringes containing pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven A. Fischkoff, Joachim Kempeni, Roberta Weiss
  • Patent number: 9017287
    Abstract: An injection device comprises a syringe extendible against a spring bias from a retracted position in a housing to a projecting injecting position. A spring biased plunger has collapsible elbows which, when the plunger is released, initially engage the end of the syringe to drive it to the projecting position, whereupon arresting of the syringe movement causes the elbows to collapse inside the syringe to allow the plunger to engage and drive the bung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd
    Inventors: Stephen Bicknell, Joseph F. Julian, William L. Rudzena
  • Patent number: 8999337
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) where a TNF? inhibitor, such as a human TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, is used to treat JIA. In particular, the invention is directed to methods and compositions relating to a fixed dosing regimen for treating JIA with a TNF? inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: John R. Medich, Susan K. Paulson, Peter A. Noertersheuser
  • Patent number: 8992926
    Abstract: Methods of treating disorders in which TNF? activity is detrimental via biweekly, subcutaneous administration of human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human tumor necrosis factor ? (hTNF?) are disclosed. The antibody may be administered with or without methotrexate. These antibodies have high affinity for hTNF? (e.g., Kd=10?8 M or less), a slow off rate for hTNF? dissociation (e.g., Koff=10?3 sec?1 or less) and neutralize hTNF? activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Kits containing a pharmaceutical composition and instructions for dosing, and preloaded syringes containing pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven A. Fischkoff, Joachim Kempeni, Roberta Weiss
  • Patent number: 8986693
    Abstract: The invention describes methods of treating erosive polyarthritis comprising administering a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. The invention also describes a method for testing the efficacy of a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, for the treatment of erosive polyarthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Rebecca S. Hoffman, Mark Weinberg, Lori K. Taylor, Elliot K. Chartash, Philip Yan, George R. Granneman
  • Patent number: 8974790
    Abstract: Methods of treating disorders in which TNF? activity is detrimental via biweekly, subcutaneous administration of human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human tumor necrosis factor ? (hTNF?) are disclosed. The antibody may be administered with or without methotrexate. These antibodies have high affinity for hTNF? (e.g., Kd=10?8 M or less), a slow off rate for hTNF? dissociation (e.g., Koff=10?3 sec?1 or less) and neutralize hTNF? activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Kits containing a pharmaceutical composition and instructions for dosing, and preloaded syringes containing pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven A. Fischkoff, Joachim Kempeni, Roberta Weiss
  • Patent number: 8969024
    Abstract: Compositions and methods comprising proteins that bind specifically to adalimumab are disclosed herein. Adalimumab is a monoclonal antibody specific for the cytokine TNF-? and was developed to treat TNF-? mediated inflammatory diseases. In one aspect of the instant invention, the binding proteins are antibodies directed toward adalimumab. These antibodies, including binding fragments thereof, can be used in a clinical setting as well as for research and development. For example, these anti-adalimumab antibodies can be employed to neutralize adalimumab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd
    Inventors: Zehra Kaymakcalan, Limin Xiong
  • Patent number: 8961974
    Abstract: Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNF?-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNF? inhibitors, including TNF? antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhibitor is administered in a higher dosage during the induction phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Rebecca S. Hoffman, Elliot Keith Chartash, Lori K. Taylor, George Richard Granneman, Philip Yan
  • Patent number: 8961973
    Abstract: Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNF?-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNF? inhibitors, including TNF? antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhibitor is administered in a higher dosage during the induction phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
    Inventors: Rebecca S. Hoffman, Elliot Keith Chartash, Lori K. Taylor, George Richard Granneman, Philip Yan