Patents Assigned to OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11046760
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods comprising combination therapy for modulating immune responses, for inhibiting tumor growth, and/or for treating cancer. In particular, the present invention provides Notch pathway inhibitors in combination with immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Lamond Murriel, Timothy Charles Hoey, Austin L. Gurney, Julie Michelle Roda, Minu K. Srivastava, Inkyung Park, Jakob Dupont
  • Patent number: 10870693
    Abstract: Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Stagg, Steven Eugene Benner
  • Patent number: 10730940
    Abstract: The present invention relates to VEGF-binding agents, DLL4-binding agents, VEGF/DLL4 bispecific binding agents, and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF, antibodies that specifically bind human DLL4, and bispecific antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF and/or human DLL4. The present invention further provides methods of using the agents to inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. Gurney, Aaron Ken Sato, Christopher John Bond
  • Patent number: 10544219
    Abstract: Agents that specifically bind TIGIT are disclosed. The TIGIT-binding agents may include polypeptides, antibodies, and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the agents for enhancing the immune response and/or treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin L. Gurney, Ming-Hong Xie
  • Patent number: 10232017
    Abstract: Polypeptides and agents that bind a TNF receptor superfamily protein are disclosed, particularly agents that specifically bind GITR, OX40, or CD40. The polypeptides or agents may include fusion polypeptides, particularly polypeptides comprising GITRL, OX40L, or CD40L and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the polypeptides or agents for inducing and/or enhancing the immune response, as well as methods for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Austin L Gurney
  • Publication number: 20190077864
    Abstract: Agents that specifically bind TIGIT are disclosed. The TIGIT-binding agents may include polypeptides, antibodies, and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the agents for enhancing the immune response and/or treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: AUSTIN L. GURNEY, Ming-Hong Xie
  • Publication number: 20190048094
    Abstract: Agents that specifically bind tumor-associated antigens (TAA) and comprise an exogenous polypeptide or peptide that can be presented by a tumor cell are disclosed. The TAA-binding agents may include antibodies and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the agents for redirecting an existing immune response against tumor cells and/or treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. GURNEY, Cecile CHARTIER-COURTAUD
  • Publication number: 20190000970
    Abstract: Methods for treating diseases such as cancer comprising administering a Wnt pathway inhibitor, either alone or in combination with other anti-cancer agents, and monitoring for skeletal-related side effects and/or toxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jakob DUPONT, Robert J. STAGG
  • Publication number: 20180346556
    Abstract: Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Joseph STAGG, Steven Eugene Benner
  • Patent number: 10112997
    Abstract: Agents that specifically bind TIGIT are disclosed. The TIGIT-binding agents may include polypeptides, antibodies, and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the agents for enhancing the immune response and/or treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin L. Gurney, Ming-Hong Xie
  • Patent number: 10064937
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RSPO and LGR antagonists, and methods of using the RSPO and LGR antagonists for treating or preventing fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Jennifer Anne Cain
  • Publication number: 20180214526
    Abstract: Binding agents that modulate the immune response are disclosed. The binding agents may include soluble receptors, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. Also disclosed are methods of using the binding agents for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. GURNEY, Fumiko Takada AXELROD
  • Patent number: 9987357
    Abstract: Methods for treating diseases such as cancer comprising administering a Wnt pathway inhibitor, either alone or in combination with other anti-cancer agents, and monitoring for skeletal-related side effects and/or toxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jakob Dupont, Robert J. Stagg
  • Patent number: 9982042
    Abstract: Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Stagg, Steven Eugene Benner
  • Patent number: 9914771
    Abstract: Methods for making heteromultimeric molecules, such as bispecific antibodies, and compositions comprising these molecules are disclosed. The methods include introducing mutations in amino acids that are in contact at the interface of two polypeptides, such that the electrostatic interaction between the ion pairs is altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin L. Gurney, Aaron K. Sato
  • Patent number: 9879084
    Abstract: The present invention relates to VEGF-binding agents, DLL4-binding agents, VEGF/DLL4 bispecific binding agents, and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF, antibodies that specifically bind human DLL4, and bispecific antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF and/or human DLL4. The present invention further provides methods of using the agents to inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin L. Gurney, Aaron Ken Sato, Christopher John Bond
  • Patent number: 9873726
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel polypeptides and cells comprising the polypeptides. The polypeptides and cells are used in methods to identify and/or isolate cells producing a protein with specific biological functions. In particular, the methods may be used for identifying, selecting, and isolating cells producing antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin L. Gurney, Alexandra L. L. Lazetic, Christopher J. Bond
  • Patent number: 9850311
    Abstract: An isolated antibody that specifically binds to an extracellular domain of two or more human FZD receptors and inhibits growth of tumor cells is described. Also described is a method of treating cancer comprising administering an antibody of the present disclosure in an amount effective to inhibit tumor cell growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin Gurney, John Lewicki, Sanjeev Satyal, Timothy Hoey
  • Patent number: 9833500
    Abstract: Binding agents that modulate the immune response are disclosed. The binding agents may include soluble receptors, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. Also disclosed are methods of using the binding agents for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin L. Gurney, Fumiko Takada Axelrod
  • Publication number: 20170267758
    Abstract: Binding agents that modulate the immune response are disclosed. The binding agents may include antibodies, soluble receptors, and/or polypeptides. Also disclosed are methods of using the binding agents for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin L. GURNEY, Ming-hong XIE, James Gordon PORTER