Patents by Inventor Alan J. Korman

Alan J. Korman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 12622954
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated monoclonal antibodies (e.g., humanized and human monoclonal antibodies) that bind to human Inducible T Cell COStimulator (ICOS) and exhibit therapeutically desirable functional properties, e.g., the ability to stimulate human ICOS activity. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the invention, expression vectors, host cells, and methods for expressing the antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies of the invention can be used, for example, as an agonist to stimulate or enhance an immune response in a subject, e.g., antigen-specific T cell responses against a tumor or viral antigen. The antibodies of the invention can also be used in combination with other antibodies (e.g., PD-1, PD-L1, and/or CTLA-4 antibodies) to treat, for example, cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: John J. Engelhardt, Mark J. Selby, Alan J. Korman, Mary Diane Feingersh, Brenda L. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20260125466
    Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies specifically binding to immunoglobulin-like transcript 4 (ILT4), which is also known as LILRB2, LIR2, MIR10, and CD85d, and corresponding nucleic acids, host cells, compositions, and uses. In some embodiments, the antibodies bind specifically to human ILT4, but do not significantly bind to ILT2, ILT3, or ILT5, or to other members of the LILRA or LILRB families.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicants: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Xiao Min Schebye, Diana Yuhui Chen, Andrew Rankin, Xiaodi Deng, Joseph Toth, Linda Liang, Michelle Minhua Han, Christine Bee, Hong-an Truong, Mark J. Selby, Nils Lonberg, Guodong Chen, Richard Y. Huang, Ekaterina G. Deyanova, Alan J. Korman
  • Publication number: 20250326841
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, that bind to T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM3) protein. Also provided are uses of these antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, in therapeutic applications, such as treatment of cancer. Further provided are cells that produce the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, and vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Inventors: Xiao Min SCHEBYE, Mark J. SELBY, Michelle Minhua HAN, Christine BEE, Andy X. DENG, Anan CHUNTHARAPAI, Brigitte DEVAUX, Huiming LI, Paul O. SHEPPARD, Alan J. KORMAN, Daniel F. ARDOUREL, Ekaterina DEYANOVA, Richard HUANG, Guodong CHEN, Michelle KUHNE, Hong-An TRUONG
  • Patent number: 12435136
    Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies specifically binding to immunoglobulin-like transcript 4 (ILT4), which is also known as LILRB2, LIR2, MIR10, and CD85d, and corresponding nucleic acids, host cells, compositions, and uses. In some embodiments, the antibodies bind specifically to human ILT4, but do not significantly bind to ILT2, ILT3, or ILT5, or to other members of the LILRA or LILRB families.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignees: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Xiao Min Schebye, Diana Yuhui Chen, Andrew Rankin, Xiaodi Deng, Joseph Toth, Linda Liang, Michelle Minhua Han, Christine Bee, Hong-An Truong, Mark J. Selby, Nils Lonberg, Guodong Chen, Richard Y. Huang, Ekaterina G. Deyanova, Alan J. Korman
  • Publication number: 20250236650
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for enhancing the anti-tumor efficacy of an Fc fusion protein which binds specifically to a target, e.g., a co-inhibitory or co-stimulatory receptor of ligand, on a T cell in a subject afflicted with a cancer or a disease caused by an infectious agent and alters the activity of the immunomodulatory target, thereby potentiating an endogenous immune response against cells of the cancer or the infectious agent, wherein the method comprises selecting, designing or modifying the Fc region of the Fc fusion protein so as to enhance the binding of said Fc region to an activating Fc receptor (FcR). The disclosure also provides an Fc fusion protein produced by said method and its use in treating a subject afflicted with a cancer or a disease caused by an infectious agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
    Inventors: John J. ENGELHARDT, Alan J. KORMAN, Michael QUIGLEY, Mark J. SELBY, Changyu WANG
  • Publication number: 20250206822
    Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies specifically binding to the V-domain immunoglobulin-containing suppressor of T-cell activation (VISTA) at acidic pH and their use in cancer treatment. In some embodiments, the antibodies bind specifically to human VISTA at acidic pH, but do not significantly bind to human VISTA at neutral or physiological pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2024
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicants: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Johnston, Arvind Rajpal, Paul O. Sheppard, Luis Borges, Andrew Rankin, Keith Sadoon Bahjat, Alan J. Korman, Andy X. Deng, Lin Hui Su, Ginger Rakestraw
  • Publication number: 20250197494
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a method for treating a subject afflicted with a tumor or a cancer, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject therapeutically effective amounts of an anti-TIM3 antibody, alone or in combination with an inhibitor of the PD-1 signaling pathway (e.g., anti-PD-1 antibody). In some embodiments, the antibody is administered as a flat dose or a weight-based dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Xiao Min SCHEBYE, Mark J. SELBY, Michelle Minhua HAN, Christine BEE, Andy X. DENG, Anan CHUNTHARAPAI, Brigitte DEVAUX, Huiming LI, Paul O. SHEPPARD, Alan J. KORMAN, Daniel F. ARDOUREL, Ekaterina DEYANOVA, Richard Yu-Cheng HUANG, Guodong CHEN, Michelle Renne KUHNE, Hong-An TRUONG, Poliana PATAH, Jeffrey R. JACKSON, Ronald A. FLEMING
  • Patent number: 12312403
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, that bind to T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM3) protein. Also provided are uses of these antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, in therapeutic applications, such as treatment of cancer. Further provided are cells that produce the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, and vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Xiao Min Schebye, Mark J. Selby, Michelle Minhua Han, Christine Bee, Andy X. Deng, Anan Chuntharapai, Brigitte Devaux, Huiming Li, Paul O. Sheppard, Alan J. Korman, Daniel F. Ardourel, Ekaterina Deyanova, Richard Huang, Guodong Chen, Michelle Kuhne, Hong-An Truong
  • Publication number: 20250163155
    Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of tumors (e.g., advanced solid tumors) using an anti-LAG-3 antibody in combination with an anti-PD-1 antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Alan J. KORMAN, Nils LONBERG, David J. FONTANA, Andres A. GUTIERREZ, Mark J. SELBY, Katherine LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20250163152
    Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of malignant tumors (e.g., advanced solid tumors) using a combination of an anti-LAG-3 antibody, an anti-PD-1 antibody, and an immunotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Alan J. KORMAN, Nils LONBERG, Mark J. SELBY, Jeffrey JACKSON
  • Publication number: 20250154254
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to LAG-3 with high affinity, particularly human monoclonal antibodies. Preferably, the antibodies bind human LAG-3. In certain embodiments, the antibodies bind both human and monkey LAG-3 but do not bind mouse LAG-3. The invention provides anti-LAG-3 antibodies that can inhibit the binding of LAG-3 to MHC Class II molecules and that can stimulate antigen-specific T cell responses. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the invention, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. This disclosure also provides methods for detecting LAG-3, as well as methods for treating stimulating immune responses using an anti-LAG-3 antibody of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Kent B. THUDIUM, Mark J. SELBY, Kyra D. ZENS, Mark YAMANAKA, Alan J. KORMAN, Heidi N. LEBLANC
  • Publication number: 20250129166
    Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies specifically binding to the V-domain immunoglobulin-containing suppressor of T-cell activation (VISTA) at acidic pH and their use in cancer treatment. In some embodiments, the antibodies bind specifically to human VISTA at acidic pH, but do not significantly bind to human VISTA at neutral or physiological pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicants: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Johnston, Arvind Rajpal, Paul O. Sheppard, Luis Borges, Andrew Rankin, Keith Sadoon Bahjat, Alan J. Korman, Xiaodi Deng, Lin Hui Su, Ginger Rakestraw, Jason R. Pinckney, David A. Critton, Guodong Chen, Richard Y. Huang, Ekaterina G. Deyanova
  • Publication number: 20250115664
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, that bind to T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM3) protein. Also provided are uses of these antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, in therapeutic applications, such as treatment of cancer. Further provided are cells that produce the antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, and vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Xiao Min SCHEBYE, Mark J. SELBY, Michelle Minhua HAN, Christine BEE, Andy X. DENG, Anan CHUNTHARAPAI, Brigitte DEVAUX, Huiming LI, Paul O. SHEPPARD, Alan J. KORMAN, Daniel F. ARDOUREL, Ekaterina DEYANOVA, Richard Yu-Cheng HUANG, Guodong CHEN, Michelle KUHNE, Hong-An TRUONG
  • Publication number: 20250101100
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated monoclonal antibodies (e.g., humanized and human monoclonal antibodies), or antigen-binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to human natural killer cell inhibitory receptor group 2A (NKG2A) protein with high affinity and exhibit therapeutically desirable functional properties, such as for the treatment of, for example, cancer. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-NKG2A antibodies of the invention are also provided. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, expression vectors, host cells, and methods of treatment of, for example, cancer using the antibodies are further provided. Combination therapy, in which an anti-NKG2A antibody in the present disclosure is co-administered with at least one additional agent such as another antibody (e.g., anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, and/or anti-CTLA-4 antibodies), is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
    Inventors: Natalie BEZMAN, Alan J. KORMAN, Shrikant DESHPANDE, Amy D. JHATAKIA, Richard Y. HUANG, Guodong CHEN, Ginger C. RAKESTRAW, Karla Ann HENNING, Vangipuram S. RANGAN, Christine BEE, Xiang SHAO
  • Patent number: 12195535
    Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies specifically binding to the V-domain immunoglobulin-containing suppressor of T-cell activation (VISTA) at acidic pH and their use in cancer treatment. In some embodiments, the antibodies bind specifically to human VISTA at acidic pH, but do not significantly bind to human VISTA at neutral or physiological pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignees: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Johnston, Arvind Rajpal, Paul O. Sheppard, Luis Borges, Andrew Rankin, Keith Sadoon Bahjat, Alan J. Korman, Andy X. Deng, Lin Hui Su, Ginger Rakestraw
  • Patent number: 12173069
    Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies specifically binding to the V-domain immunoglobulin-containing suppressor of T-cell activation (VISTA) at acidic pH and their use in cancer treatment. In some embodiments, the antibodies bind specifically to human VISTA at acidic pH, but do not significantly bind to human VISTA at neutral or physiological pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignees: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Johnston, Arvind Rajpal, Paul O. Sheppard, Luis Borges, Andrew Rankin, Keith Sadoon Bahjat, Alan J. Korman, Xiaodi Deng, Lin Hui Su, Ginger Rakestraw, Jason R. Pinckney, David A. Critton, Guodong Chen, Richard Y. Huang, Ekaterina G. Deyanova
  • Patent number: 12129297
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, that bind to T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM3) protein. Also provided are uses of these antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, in therapeutic applications, such as treatment of cancer. Further provided are cells that produce the antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof, and vectors comprising the polynucleotides encoding the heavy and/or light chain regions of the antibodies, or antigen binding portions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Xiao Min Schebye, Mark J. Selby, Michelle Minhua Han, Christine Bee, Andy X. Deng, Anan Chuntharapai, Brigitte Devaux, Huiming Li, Paul O. Sheppard, Alan J. Korman, Daniel F. Ardourel, Ekaterina Deyanova, Richard Yu-Cheng Huang, Guodong Chen, Michelle Kuhne, Hong-An Truong
  • Patent number: 12110337
    Abstract: This disclosure provides isolated antibodies that bind specifically to CD27 with high affinity. The disclosure provides methods for treating a subject afflicted with a cancer comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-CD27 antibody as monotherapy or in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor, such as an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-CTLA-4 antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Li-Sheng Lu, Mark J. Selby, Alan J. Korman, Shrikant Deshpande, Mohan Srinivasan, Jun Zhang, Haichun Huang, Guodong Chen, Richard Y. Huang, Ekaterina Deyanova
  • Patent number: 12091462
    Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies specifically binding to the V-domain immunoglobulin-containing suppressor of T-cell activation (VISTA) at acidic pH and their use in cancer treatment. In some embodiments, the antibodies bind specifically to human VISTA at acidic pH, but do not significantly bind to human VISTA at neutral or physiological pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignees: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Johnston, Arvind Rajpal, Paul O. Sheppard, Luis Borges, Andrew Rankin, Keith Sadoon Bahjat, Alan J. Korman, Xiaodi Deng, Lin Hui Su, Ginger Rakestraw, Jason R. Pinckney, David A. Critton, Guodong Chen, Richard Y. Huang, Ekaterina G. Deyanova, Michael Quigley, Hadia Lemar, Akbar Nayeem
  • Patent number: 12077584
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated monoclonal antibodies (e.g., humanized and human monoclonal antibodies), or antigen-binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to human natural killer cell inhibitory receptor group 2A (NKG2A) protein with high affinity and exhibit therapeutically desirable functional properties, such as for the treatment of, for example, cancer. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-NKG2A antibodies of the invention are also provided. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, expression vectors, host cells, and methods of treatment of, for example, cancer using the antibodies are further provided. Combination therapy, in which an anti-NKG2A antibody in the present disclosure is co-administered with at least one additional agent such as another antibody (e.g., anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, and/or anti-CTLA-4 antibodies), is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Natalie Bezman, Alan J. Korman, Shrikant Deshpande, Amy D. Jhatakia, Richard Y. Huang, Guodong Chen, Ginger C. Rakestraw, Karla Ann Henning, Vangipuram S. Rangan, Christine Bee, Xiang Shao