Patents Examined by Amber K Faust
  • Patent number: 12703743
    Abstract: Provided are an anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody and a use thereof, secreted by the hybridoma cell line with the deposit number CCTCC NO: C2018135.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignee: Akeso Biopharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Peng Zhang, Baiyong Li, Yu Xia, Zhongmin Wang
  • Patent number: 12686722
    Abstract: Agents that bind HVEM, inhibit HVEM-BTLA interaction and activate downstream HVEM signaling are provided. Methods of treating disease with those agents and kits comprising those agents are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignees: 4C BIOMED LIMITED, TEL HASHOMER MEDICAL RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES LTD.
    Inventors: Eyal Greenberg, Gilli Galore-Haskel, Efrat Merhavi-Shoham, Gal Markel, Jacob Schachter
  • Patent number: 12653887
    Abstract: The generation of antigen specific T cells by controlled ex vivo induction or expansion can provide highly specific and beneficial T cell therapies. The present disclosure provides T cell manufacturing methods and therapeutic T cell compositions which can be used for treating subjects with cancer and other conditions, diseases and disorders personal antigen specific T cell therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignees: STICHTING HET NEDERLANDS KANKER INSTITUUT ANTONI VAN LEEUWENHOEK ZIEKENHUIS
    Inventors: Marit M. van Buuren, Divya Reddy Lenkala, Jessica Kohler, Flavian Duvalle Brown, Christina Murphy Kuksin, Joost Huibert van den Berg, Renate de Boer, Noor Bakker, Ton Schumacher, John Haanen
  • Patent number: 12630630
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies and antibody derivatives that bind to CD47 (also known as IAP, MER6 and OA3) and methods of using the same. In certain embodiments, an anti-CD47 antibody or antibody derivative disclosed herein exhibits reduced binding to a red blood cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignees: Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc., Shanghai Henlius Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shanghai Henlius Biologics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiin-Tarng Wang, Chi-Ling Tseng, Wei-Dong Jiang
  • Patent number: 12630646
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to, inter alia, antibodies and chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that bind a Glypican 2 (GPC2) antigen. The disclosure also provides compositions and methods useful for producing such antibodies and CARs, as well as methods for the diagnosis, prevention, and/or treatment of health conditions associated with the GPC2 antigen expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Sabine Heitzeneder, Robbie G. Majzner, Crystal L. Mackall, John M. Maris, Kristopher R. Bosse, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 12617844
    Abstract: A diagnostic, preventive, or therapeutic agent may be used for a myeloproliferative neoplasm. An antibody or a functional fragment thereof that binds to a cleaved mutant CALR protein, may include an antigen-recognition site in (a) a polypeptide chain having an amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or (b) a polypeptide chain having an amino acid sequence having deletion, substitution, or addition of one to several amino acids in SEQ ID NO: 1; and a diagnostic, preventive, or therapeutic agent for a myeloproliferative neoplasm containing the antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignees: JUNTENDO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, MEIJI SEIKA PHARMA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Marito Araki, Yoshihiko Kihara, Norio Komatsu
  • Patent number: 12612452
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to BMP6, and methods of use. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to BMP6. The antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting binding of BMP6 to the hemojuvelin receptor, thereby down-regulating transcription and expression of hepcidin, thus providing a means of preventing or treating an iron-deficiency anemia or an iron-deficiency related disorder. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the present invention are used in treating at least one symptom or complication of an iron-deficiency anemia or an iron-deficiency related disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarah J. Hatsell, Vincent J. Idone, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 12611450
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed recombinant T cell receptors capable of binding a gp100 epitope and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecules further comprise a second nucleotide sequence, wherein the second nucleotide sequence or the polypeptide encoded by the second nucleotide sequence inhibits the expression of an endogenous TCR. Other aspects of the disclosure are directed to vectors comprising the nucleic acid molecule and cells comprising the recombinant TCR, the nucleic acid molecule, or the vector. Still other aspects of the disclosure are directed to methods of using the same. In some embodiments, the methods comprise treating a cancer in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: University Health Network
    Inventors: Naoto Hirano, Kenji Murata, Kayoko Saso
  • Patent number: 12600783
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antigen-binding proteins that specifically bind to an H LA-displayed New York esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 1 (NY-ESO-1) peptide, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods of using those binding proteins. The antigen-binding proteins of the present disclosure bind with a high degree of specificity to HLA-displayed NY-ESO-1 and do not bind to HLA-displayed peptides that differ by 2, 3, 4, 5 or more amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin A. Bray, Frank Delfino, David Dilillo, Matthew C. Franklin, Jessica Kirshner, Douglas MacDonald
  • Patent number: 12534524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manufacture for producing anti-TNF antibodies, e.g., the anti-TNF antibody golimumab, and specific pharmaceutical compositions of the antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Janssen Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Donlon, Charles Goochee, Gary Gordon, Ronan Hayes, Robin Johnston, Jr., Willem Steenvoorden, Denis Twomey
  • Patent number: 12527784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biomedicine and relates to a combined pharmaceutical composition used for treating small cell lung cancer, the composition comprising an anti-PD-L1 antibody and anlotinib, and having good anti-small cell lung cancer activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignees: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. and, Nanjing Shunxin Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Of Chiatai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group
    Inventors: Shanchun Wang, Xunqiang Wang, Ding Yu, Wenwen Liu, Chao Shu, Mengxue Fan
  • Patent number: 12479923
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to novel scFv molecules that are useful for incorporation into novel chimeric antigen receptors with enhance anti-tumor activity. Further aspects relate to a polypeptide comprising a CAR comprising, in order from amino proximal to carboxy proximal end, a scFv, a transmembrane domain, a torsional linker, and a cytoplasmic region comprising a primary intracellular signaling domain, wherein the torsional linker comprises 1-12 alanine residues. Also described are nucleic acids comprising a sequence encoding a polypeptide of the disclosure, vectors, such as lentiviral vectors comprising the nucleic acids of the disclosure, cells comprising and/or expressing nucleic acids and/or polypeptides of the disclosure, and populations of cells comprising the cell embodiments of the disclosure. Also provided are methods of making cells that express a polypeptide and methods of treating patients with the polypeptides and cell compositions of the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Yvonne Yu-Hsuan Chen, Ximin Chen, Laurence Chen
  • Patent number: 12435140
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising antigen binding polypeptides. More particularly, the disclosure relates to polypeptides comprising antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof, nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides, and vectors for expressing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: Kelonia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Friedman, Molly R. Perkins, Connor S. Dobson, Stephen L. Sazinsky, Shannon G. Contrastano, Emily Thompson Beura, Cory Ahonen, Andrew Avery
  • Patent number: 12428478
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anti-Claudin 18.2 antibody and an application thereof. Specifically, the present invention relates to an anti-Claudin 18.2 antibody; a mouse-derived antibody, chimeric antibody, humanized antibody and antigen-binding fragment thereof which contain a CDR of the anti-Claudin 18.2 antibody, and a use thereof as a medicine. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a use of the anti-Claudin 18.2 antibody in the preparation of a drug for treating Claudin 18.2 positive diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Assignees: JIANGSU HENGRUI MEDICINE CO., LTD., SHANGHAI HENGRUI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang Yang, Hu Ge, Weikang Tao
  • Patent number: 12357691
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies specifically binding to CD147 or antigen-binding fragment thereof, and a method of treating a disease or condition in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an anti-CD147 antibody or antigen-binding fragment, or a polynucleotide encoding the anti-CD147 antibody or antigen-binding fragment, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the anti-CD147 antibody or antigen-binding fragment or the polynucleotide; use of the anti-CD147 antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, or the polynucleotide in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical or kit for treating a disease or condition; as well as of use the combination of the anti-CD147 antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, or the polynucleotide, and a MCT inhibitor in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical or a kit for treating a disease or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Alphelix Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xiangai Zhou
  • Patent number: 12331121
    Abstract: Provided are multi-specific antibodies that target both a cellular efflux pump and a cancer-associated antigen as well as pharmaceutical compositions, nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, cells, and kits that include or encode such multi-specific antibodies. Methods of treating a subject for a cancer that include administering to the subject a multi-specific antibody that targets both a cellular efflux pump and a cancer-associated antigen are also provided. Provided as well are methods of generating the described multi-specific antibodies and reagents related thereto, including genetically modified cell lines useful in the subject methods and methods of making such genetically modified cell lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: William Robert Arathoon Living Trust Dated August 29, 2016
    Inventors: William Robert Arathoon, Evan Matthew Bishop, Raffaella Briante, Alissa Loren Briggs, Suchismita Mohanty, Paul David Ponath, Cindy Tan, Qianting Zhai
  • Patent number: 12325743
    Abstract: Provided are an anti-TNF?/anti IL-17A natural antibody structure-like heterodimer form of a bispecific antibody and a preparation method therefor, wherein the antibody can bind two target molecules simultaneously, and can be used for treating complex diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: BEIJING HANMI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiawang Liu, Yaping Yang, Nanmeng Song, Wenchu Xiao, Chulwoong Chung, Maengsup Kim
  • Patent number: 12319735
    Abstract: The present invention provides co-formulations of anti-PD-1 antibodies and anti-LAG3 antibodies, and their use in treating various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Valentyn Antochshuk, Preeti G. Desai, Yogita Krishnamachari, Sahil S. Sangani
  • Patent number: 12319733
    Abstract: Method of detecting phosphorylation at Threonine 166 of a Rubicon protein to identify a subject having a disease associated with Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) such as Parkinson's disease and compounds and methods for treating the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: SINGAPORE HEALTH SERVICES PTE LTD
    Inventors: Lai Ling Sharon Chan, Eng King Tan
  • Patent number: 12295362
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and drug product processes that can improve cell viability and minimize waste of the manufactured formulated cells for a drug product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Muneeswara Babu Medi, Zhuojin Xu, Jung S. Lee, Yajin Ni, Mark W. Leonard