Patents Assigned to Xencor, Inc.
  • Fc variants with increased affinity for FcyRIIc
    Patent number: 10113001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Fc variants having increased affinity for Fc?RIIc, methods for their generation, Fc polypeptides comprising optimized Fc variants, and methods for using optimized Fc variants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Lazar, Wei Dang, John Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Omid Vafa, Robert Hayes
  • Heterodimeric proteins
    Patent number: 10106624
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel immunoglobulin compositions that co-engage at least two antigens, e.g. a first and second antigen, or, as outlined herein, three or four antigens can be bound, in some of the scaffold formats described herein. First and second antigens of the invention are herein referred to as antigen-1 and antigen-2 respectively (or antigen-3 and antigen-4, if applicable. As outlined herein, a number of different formats can be used, with some scaffolds relying combinations of monovalent and bivalent bindings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Moore, Matthew Bernett, John Desjarlais, Rumana Rashid
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING CD32B EXPRESSING CELLS
    Publication number: 20180215822
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ cells and coengage the antigen on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: XENCOR, INC.
    Inventors: Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Gregory L. Moore, Igor Vostiar
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING CD32B EXPRESSING CELLS
    Publication number: 20180215821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ cells and coengage the antigen on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: XENCOR, INC.
    Inventors: Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Gregory L. Moore, Igor Vostiar
  • OPTIMIZED ANTIBODIES THAT TARGET CD19
    Publication number: 20180148511
    Abstract: The present invention describes antibodies that target CD19, wherein the antibodies comprise at least one modification relative to a parent antibody, wherein the modification alters affinity to an Fc?R or alters effector function as compared to the parent antibody. Also disclosed are methods of using the antibodies of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: XENCOR, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Bernett, Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Erik Weiking Pong, John O. Richards, Eugene Alexander Zhukovsky
  • Nucleic acids encoding complement component C5 antibodies
    Patent number: 9932395
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies and polynucleotides encoding the same, that may be used to prevent, control, or reduce the activity of the complement pathway. In addition, the disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by or involving complement C5. Specifically, the disclosure is related to C5 antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignees: Allergan, Inc., Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Baciu, Yanbin Liang, Jason Guu, Matthew Bernett, Umesh Muchhal, John Desjarlais
  • Methods and compositions for inhibiting CD32B expressing cells
    Patent number: 9914778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ cells and coengage the antigen on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Gregory L. Moore, Igor Vostiar
  • Methods and compositions for inhibiting CD32b expressing cells
    Patent number: 9902773
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ cells and coengage the antigen on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Gregory L. Moore, Igor Vostiar
  • OPTIMIZED ANTIBODIES THAT TARGET CD19
    Publication number: 20180009900
    Abstract: The present invention describes antibodies that target CD19, wherein the antibodies comprise at least one modification relative to a parent antibody, wherein the modification alters affinity to an Fc?R or alters effector function as compared to the parent antibody. Also disclosed are methods of using the antibodies of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: XENCOR, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Bernett, Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Erik Weiking Pong, John O. Richards, Eugene Alexander Zhukovsky
  • Heterodimeric antibodies to CD3 X CD123
    Patent number: 9856327
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel heterodimeric antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Bernett, Gregory Moore, John Desjarlais, Seung Chu, Rumana Rashid, Umesh Muchhal, Sung-Hyung Lee
  • Heterodimeric antibodies to CD3 X CD20
    Patent number: 9850320
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel heterodimeric antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Bernett, Gregory Moore, John Desjarlais, Seung Chu, Rumana Rashid, Umesh Muchhal, Sung-Hyung Lee
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING CD32B EXPRESSING CELLS IN IGG4-RELATED DISEASES
    Publication number: 20170355766
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ B cells and coengage CD19 on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins for the treatment of an IgG4-related disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Zack, John H. Stone, Shiv Patel, Paul Foster
  • Bispecific antibodies that bind to CD38 and CD3
    Patent number: 9822186
    Abstract: The invention provides novel heterodimeric proteins including heterodimeric antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: XENCOR, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Bernett, Seung Chu, Gregory Moore, John Desjarlais
  • Fc variants with altered binding to FcRn
    Patent number: 9803023
    Abstract: The present application relates to optimized IgG immunoglobulin variants, engineering methods for their generation, and their application, particularly for therapeutic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Keith Chamberlain, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Jost Vielmetter, Sean C. Yoder
  • Optimized antibodies that target CD19
    Patent number: 9803020
    Abstract: The present invention describes antibodies that target CD19, wherein the antibodies comprise at least one modification relative to a parent antibody, wherein the modification alters affinity to an Fcg?R or alters effector function as compared to the parent antibody. Also disclosed are methods of using the antibodies of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Bernett, Seung Yup Chu, John R Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Erik WeiKing Pong, John O. Richards, Eugene Alexander Zhukovsky
  • RAPID CLEARANCE OF ANTIGEN COMPLEXES USING NOVEL ANTIBODIES
    Publication number: 20170247470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind IgE and Fc?RIIb with high affinity, said compositions being capable of inhibiting cells that express membrane-anchored IgE. Such compositions are useful for treating IgE-mediated disorders, including allergies and asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Moore, John Desjarlais
  • Rapid clearance of antigen complexes using novel antibodies
    Patent number: 9738722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to rapid clearance molecules that bind target antigens and Fc?RIIb with increased affinity as compared to parent molecules, the compositions being capable of causing accelerated clearance of such antigens. Such compositions are useful for treating a variety of disorders, including allergic diseases, atherosclerosis, and a variety of other conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Moore, John Desjarlais, Matthew Bernett
  • Optimized Fc variants and methods for their generation
    Patent number: 9714282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to optimized Fc variants, methods for their generation, and antibodies and Fc fusions comprising optimized Fc variants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Alan Lazar, Arthur J. Chirino, Wei Dang, John R. Desjarlais, Stephen K. Doberstein, Robert J. Hayes, Sher Bahadur Karki, Omid Vafa
  • Heterodimeric proteins
    Patent number: 9701759
    Abstract: The invention provides heterodimeric antibodies comprising a first heavy chain comprising a first Fc domain and a single chain Fv region that binds a first antigen. The heterodimeric antibodies also comprise a second heavy chain comprising a second Fc domain, a first variable heavy chain and a first variable light chain, wherein the first and second Fc domains are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Gregory L. Moore, Rumana Rashid, Matthew J. Bernett
  • Optimized Fc variants
    Patent number: 9663582
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Fc variants having decreased affinity for Fc?RIIb, methods for their generation, Fc polypeptides comprising optimized Fc variants, and methods for using optimized Fc variants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Lazar, Wei Dang, John Desjarlais, Sher Karki, Omid Vafa, Robert Hayes, Jost Vielmetter