Patents Assigned to Applied Molecular Evolution
  • Patent number: 11180549
    Abstract: Anti-IL-6 antibodies and antirheumatics are useful to treat and suppress IL-6 related conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignees: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David M. Marquis, David J. Shealy, Eric Michael Smith, Xiao-yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond Sweet, Susan Tam, Alain P. Vasserot, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang
  • Patent number: 9631016
    Abstract: A pen-injector device comprising an anti-IL-6 antibody with a liquid formulation have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignees: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Applied Molecular Evolution
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David M. Marquis, David J. Shealy, Eric Michael Smith, Xiao-yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond W. Sweet, Susan Tam, Alain P. Vasserot, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang
  • Patent number: 9340613
    Abstract: An anti-IL-6 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-6 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignees: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Applied Molecular Evolution
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David M. Marquis, David J. Shealy, Eric Michael Smith, Xiao-yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond W. Sweet, Susan Tam, Alain P. Vasserot, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang
  • Publication number: 20140099311
    Abstract: An anti-IL-6 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-6 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicants: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc., Janssen Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David M. Marquis, David J. Shealy, Eric Michael Smith, Xiao-Yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond W. Sweet, Susan H. Tam, Alain P. Vasserot, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang
  • Patent number: 8623362
    Abstract: An anti-IL-6 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-6 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Applied Molecular Evolution
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David J. Shealy, Xiao-Yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond W. Sweet, Susan H. Tam, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang, David Matthew Marquis, Eric Michael Smith, Alain Philippe Vasserot
  • Patent number: 8623365
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses isolated antibodies, or fragments thereof, that are humanized variants of murine antibody 266 which employ complementarity determining regions derived from murine antibody 266. The variant antibodies are useful for treatment or prevention of conditions and diseases associated with A?, including Alzheimer's disease, Down's syndrome, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, mild cognitive impairment, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Davies, Ying Tang, Jeffry Dean Watkins
  • Patent number: 8226611
    Abstract: An anti-IL-6 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-6 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignees: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Applied Molecular Evolution
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David J. Shealy, Xiao-Yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond W. Sweet, Susan H. Tam, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang, David Matthew Marquis, Eric Michael Smith, Alain Philippe Vasserot
  • Publication number: 20120114560
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses isolated antibodies, or fragments thereof, that are humanized variants of murine antibody 266 which employ complementarity determining regions derived from murine antibody 266. The variant antibodies are useful for treatment or prevention of conditions and diseases associated with A?, including Alzheimer's disease, Down's syndrome, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, mild cognitive impairment, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: APPLIED MOLECULAR EVOLUTION, INC.
    Inventors: Julian DAVIES, Ying TANG, Jeffry Dean WATKINS
  • Patent number: 8153125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to CD20 binding molecules and nucleic acid sequences encoding CD20 binding molecules. In particular, the present invention relates to CD20 binding molecules with a high binding affinity, and a low dissociation rate, with regard to human CD20. Preferably, the CD20 binding molecules of the present invention comprise light and/or heavy chain variable regions with fully human frameworks (e.g. human germline frameworks).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry D. Watkins, Julian Davies, David M. Marquis, Barrett W Allan, Brian Ondek
  • Patent number: 8105597
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses isolated antibodies, or fragments thereof, that are humanized variants of murine antibody 266 which employ complementarily determining regions derived from murine antibody 266. The variant antibodies are useful for treatment or prevention of conditions and diseases associated with A?, including Alzheimer's disease. Down's syndrome, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, mild cognitive impairment, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Davies, Ying Tang, Jeffry Dean Watkins
  • Patent number: 8067003
    Abstract: Anti-IL-6 antibodies are used to treat IL-6 related conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteolysis, aseptic loosening of orthopedic implants, systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and renal cell carcinoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignees: Centocor, Inc., Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David J. Shealy, Xiao-Yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond W. Sweet, Susan H. Tam, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang, David Matthew Marquis, Eric Michael Smith, Alain Philippe Vasserot
  • Publication number: 20100239574
    Abstract: High potency antibodies, including immunologically active fragments thereof, having high kinetic association rate constants and optional high affinities are disclosed, along with methods for producing such antibodies. The high potency antibodies disclosed herein are of either the neutralizing or non-neutralizing type and have specificity for antigens displayed by microorganisms, especially viruses, as well as antigenic sites present on cancer cells and on various types of toxins, and the products of toxins. Processes for producing high potency neutralizing antibodies and increasing the potency of already existing neutralizing antibodies are also described. Methods of using said antibodies in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases, especially diseases induced or caused by viruses, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicants: MEDIMMUNE, LLC, APPLIED MOLECULAR EVOLUTION, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES F. YOUNG, LESLIE S. JOHNSON, WILLIAM D. HUSE, HERREN WU, JEFFRY D. WATKINS
  • Publication number: 20100166755
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses EGFR specific monoclonal antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof. These antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, have high affinity for EGFR, inhibit the activation of EGFR, and are useful for the treatment of EGFR mediated cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: APPLIED MOLECULAR EVOLUTION
    Inventors: Catherine Brautigam BEIDLER, Alain Philippe Vasserot, Jeffry Dean Watkins
  • Patent number: 7740847
    Abstract: The present invention provides humanized anti-CD20 antibodies comprising a human IgG1 Fc region comprising an isoleucine at position 247 and a glutamine at position 339 as well as nucleic acids encoding the antibodies and methods of using the antibodies for treating lymphoma. Furthermore, the invention provides compositions comprising the antibodies and methods of producing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: Barrett Allan, Weidong Jiang, Ying Tang, Jeffry Dean Watkins
  • Patent number: 7723484
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses EGFR specific monoclonal antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof. These antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, have high affinity for EGFR, inhibit the activation of EGFR, and are useful for the treatment of EGFR mediated cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Brautigam Beidler, Alain Philippe Vasserot, Jeffry Dean Watkins
  • Patent number: 7667007
    Abstract: The invention provides enhanced LM609 grafted antibodies exhibiting selective binding affinity to ?v?3, or a functional fragment thereof. The invention also provides nucleic acid molecules encoding the enhanced LM609 grafted antibodies. Additionally provided are methods of inhibiting a function of ?v?3 by contacting ?v?3 with an enhanced LM609 grafted antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Huse, Herren Wu
  • Patent number: 7575747
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses isolated antibodies, or fragments thereof, that are humanized variants of murine antibody 266 which employ complementarity determining regions derived from murine antibody 266. The variant antibodies are useful for treatment or prevention of conditions and diseases associated with A?, including Alzheimer's disease, Down's syndrome, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, mild cognitive impairment, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Applied Molecular Evolution
    Inventors: Julian Davies, Ying Tang, Jeffry Dean Watkins
  • Patent number: 7560112
    Abstract: An anti-IL-6 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-6 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignees: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc., Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: Yan Chen, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David J. Shealy, Xiao-Yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond W. Sweet, Susan H. Tam, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang, David Matthew Marquis, Eric Michael Smith, Alain Philippe Vasserot
  • Patent number: 7541033
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses isolated antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, that specifically bind mature human IL-1 Beta. These antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, generally exhibit high binding affinities (low kooff values), reduced deamidation compared to the native antibody, and can be used to treat various diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or neuroinflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Duane Dickinson, Alain Philippe Vasserot, Jeffry Dean Watkins, Jirong Lu
  • Patent number: RE43672
    Abstract: An anti-IL-6 antibody, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-IL-6 antibody, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof have applications in diagnostic and/or therapeutic compositions, methods and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignees: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Applied Molecular Evolution
    Inventors: Yan Chan, Debra Gardner, David M. Knight, Michael W. Lark, Bailin Liang, David J. Shealy, Xiao-yu R. Song, Vedrana Stojanovic-Susulic, Raymond W. Sweet, Susan H. Tam, Sheng-Jiun Wu, Jing Yang, David Matthew Marquis, Eric Michael Smith, Alain Philippe Vasserot