Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
  • Publication number: 20180079752
    Abstract: The present invention provides Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) inhibitor compounds according to Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of Btk inhibitor compounds of Formula I in the treatment of Btk mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicants: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP., MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: ADRIANUS PETRUS ANTONIUS DE MAN, RONALD KIM, JIAN LIU, JOSEPH A. KOZLOWSKI, SOBHANA BABU BOGA, THIERRY FISCHMANN, DEODIAL Guy GUIADEEN, ILSE HENDRICA MARIA POLS-DE ROOIJ, SHILAN LIU, HAO WU
  • Patent number: 9884043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Willem Frederik Johan Karstens, Mario Van Der Stelt, Jos Cals, Rita Corte Real Goncalves Azevedo, Kenneth Jay Barr, Hongjun Zhang, Richard Thomas Beresis, Dongshan Zhang, Xiaobang Duan
  • Publication number: 20170342053
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to forms of a CCR5 inhibitory compound, (4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)(4-((3S)-4-((1R)-2-methoxy-1-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethyl)-3-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)methanone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Alfred Y. LEE, William De WILDT
  • Patent number: 9790226
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Adrianus Petrus Antonius de Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Patent number: 9758524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Adrianus Petrus Antonius de Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C. A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Patent number: 9757552
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an applicator (1) for inserting an implant, in particular a rod-like implant (2) containing an active substance, under the skin of a human or animal, comprising a housing (3), a cannula (6), a cannula holder (9), an implant (2) accommodated inside the cannula (6) and/or the cannula holder (9), a protective cover (7) for the cannula (6), and a mechanism (22, 23, 7) which, at least after the cover (7) has been removed from the cannula (6), secures the implant (2) inside the cannula (6) and/or cannula holder (9). The mechanism (22, 23, 7) disengages the implant (2) during insertion of the cannula (6) or after the cannula (6) has been inserted. Substantially no lateral force will be exerted during the expelling of the implant from the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: Willem Jansen, Maurice Petrus Wilhelmus Tak, Hendricus Johannes Vertegaal, Iris Epkjen Hobo Van Der Graaf
  • Patent number: 9718828
    Abstract: Provided are 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in therapy. In particular, provided is the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignees: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP., MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: Adrianus Petrus Antonius De Man, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Hans C. A. Raaijmakers, Allard Kaptein, Arthur A. Oubrie, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans, Tjeerd A. Barf, Alan B. Cooper, Ronald M. Kim, Sobhana Babu Boga, Hugh Y. Zhu, Xiaolei Gao, Xin Yao, Rajan Anand, Hao Wu, Shilan Liu, Chundao Yang, Abdul-Basit Alhassan, James Wang, Younong Yu, Jian Liu, Henry M. Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20170202209
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus (1) for mixing slaughter offal with a preservative agent, the apparatus comprising an offal collection tank (3) with a bottom (4) provided with a discharge opening (5) connectable to a closable discharge, an agitator (8) extending into the offal collection tank, and a pump unit (9) operatively connectable to the discharge, wherein the apparatus further comprises a preservative reservoir (7) mounted on top of the collection tank (3). A collection and preservation system is provided, wherein the addition of preservation agent can be strictly controlled, can easily and quickly be installed and connected when it is to be used. After use, the system is easily removed and cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Adolph Bartholomeus Gijtenbeek, Harry van Tuijn, Marinus Johannes Gerardus Maria Ploegmakers
  • Publication number: 20170157094
    Abstract: The invention is a pharmaceutical tablet formulation comprising between about 12.5 mg and 100 mg losartan potassium, between about 6.25 mg and about 50 mg chlorthalidone, and sodium bicarbonate in an amount between about 1.0% and about 10.0% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Jan-Piet Wijgergangs, Jocominus Antonius Maria Zwinkels, Albert Falivene Aldea
  • Patent number: 9603838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Willem Frederik Johan Karstens, Mario Van Der Stelt, Jos Cals, Rita Corte Real Goncalves Azevedo, Kenneth Jay Barr, Hongjun Zhang, Richard Thomas Beresis, Dongshan Zhang, Xiaobang Duan
  • Publication number: 20170008899
    Abstract: Provided are 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in therapy. In particular, provided is the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicants: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP., MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: ADRIANUS PETRUS ANTONIUS DE MAN, JAN-GERARD STERRENBURG, HANS C. A. RAAIJMAKERS, ALLARD KAPTEIN, ARTHUR A. OUBRIE, JOHANNES BERNARDUS MARI REWINKEL, CHRISTIAAN GERARDUS JOHANNES MARIA JANS, JACOBUS C.H.M. WIJKMANS, TJEERD A. BARF, ALAN B. COOPER, RONALD M. KIM, SOBHANA BABU BOGA, HUGH Y. ZHU, XIAOLEI GAO, XIN YAO, RAJAN ANAND, HAO WU, SHILAN LIU, CHUNDAO YANG, ABDUL-BASIT ALHASSAN, JAMES WANG, YOUNONG YU, JIAN LIU, HENRY M. VACCARO
  • Patent number: 9540361
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azetidine derivatives < of the formula (I); wherein SERMF is a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modilator fragment; X is no atom, O, S, CH2, carbonyl, N—R5; R1 is H, (C1-8)alkyl, (C3-8)cycloalkyl, (C3-6)heterocycloalkyl, (C2-6)alkenyl, (C2-6)alkynyl, (C1-4)alkylcarbonyl, (C1-4)alkoxy(C2-4)alkyl, (C3-6)cycloalkyl(C1-3)-alkyl, (C3-6)heterocycloalkyl(C1-3)alkyl, each independently optionally substituted with one or more halogen, nitrile, hydroxyl or (C1-2)alkyl; R5 is H, (C1-3)alkyl, optionally substituted with one or more fluorine; R17, R18 and R19 are independently of each other H, fluorine, nitrile or (C1-3)-alkyl, optionally substituted with one or more fluorine; or a prodrug, isotopically-labelled derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, > to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy, in particular to their use for the prevention or treatment of ovulatory dysfunction, uterine cancer, endometrium can
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Fredericus Antonius Dijcks, Scott James Lusher, Herman Thijs Stock, Arthur Oubrie, Gerrit Herman Veeneman
  • Publication number: 20160304606
    Abstract: Antibodies which block binding of hPD-1 to hPD-L1 or hPD-L2 and their variable region sequences are disclosed. A method of increasing the activity (or reducing downmodulation) of an immune cell through the PD-1 pathway is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: Gregory John Carven, Hans Van Eenenneem, Gradus Johannes Dulos
  • Patent number: 9464108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a synthesis route and to steroid derivatives of general formula VI and VII useful in the synthesis of desogestrel and etonogestrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventor: Martin Ostendorf
  • Patent number: 9290504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to formula I in the treatment of Brutons Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Petrus Antonius De Adrianus Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C. A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Patent number: 9174940
    Abstract: The present invention relates the use of a compound, a pharmaceutical composition, compounds and a kit for treating or preventing disorders in a mammal responsive to TSH receptor mediated pathways, including disorders such as hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, Graves Ophthalmopathy, Graves' associated pretibial dermopathy, nodular goitre and thyroid cancer comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of a tetrahydroquinoline compound of Formula (I) or an pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Willem Frederik Johan Karstens, Paolo Giovanni Martino Conti, Cornelis Marius Timmers, Ralf Plate, Christianus Johannes Van Koppen
  • Patent number: 9127007
    Abstract: The invention relates to FSH receptor antagonist according to general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and to a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. The compounds can be used for the treatment and prevention of endometriosis, for the treatment and prevention of pre-menopausal and peri-menopausal hormone-dependent breast cancer, for contraception, and for the treatment of uterine fibroids and other menstrual-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Wesley Peter Blackaby, Martin De Kort, Mark Enthoven, Paul Stuart Hinchliffe, Christian Bernard Matthijs Poulie, Cornelis Marius Timmers, Saskia Verkaik
  • Patent number: 9115126
    Abstract: The invention relates to 1H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-c]pyridine-4-carbonitrile derived Cathepsin S inhibitors of Formula (I), wherein R1 is H or (C1-3)alkyl; R2 is halogen or (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted with one or more halogens; n is 1-3; X is O or CH2; U, V and W are CH; or one of U, V and W is N; Y is a group capable of interacting with the Sn . . . S2 substites of the active site of Cathepsin S; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as to the use of these derivatives for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cathepsin S related diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity, inflammation and immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, cancer, and chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Jiaqiang Cai, David Jonathan Bennett, Philip Stephen Jones
  • Publication number: 20150232555
    Abstract: Antibodies which block binding of hPD-1 to hPD-L1 or hPD-L2 and their variable region sequences are disclosed. A method of increasing the activity (or reducing downmodulation) of an immune cell through the PD-1 pathway is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: Gregory John Carven, Hans Van Eenenneem, Gradus Johannes Dulos
  • Patent number: 9108939
    Abstract: The present invention relates to (1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl derivatives having the general formula (I) to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and to the use of these (1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-hydroxy-propan-2-yl)phenyl derivatives in the treatment of atherosclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew John Cooke, Emma Louise Carswell, David Jonathan Bennett