Patents by Inventor Benjamin Petsch

Benjamin Petsch 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).

  • Publication number: 20230226167
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an artificial nucleic acid and to polypeptides suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with Henipavirus, particularly Hendra virus and/or Nipah virus or a disorder related to such an infection. In particular, the present invention concerns a Hendra virus and/or Nipah virus vaccine. The present invention is directed to an artificial nucleic acid, polypeptides, compositions and vaccines comprising the artificial nucleic acid or the polypeptides. The invention further concerns a method of treating or preventing a disorder or a disease, first and second medical uses of the artificial nucleic acid, polypeptides, compositions and vaccines. Further, the invention is directed to a kit, particularly to a kit of parts, comprising the artificial nucleic acid, polypeptides, compositions and vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Edith JASNY, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Publication number: 20230181713
    Abstract: The present invention provides mRNAs usable as vaccines against lassa virus (LASV) infections. Further, the invention relates to (pharmaceutical) compositions and vaccines comprising said mRNAs and their use for treatment or prophylaxis of a lassa virus infection. The present invention further features a kit comprising the mRNAs, (pharmaceutical) compositions or vaccines and a method for treatment or prophylaxis of lassa virus infections using said mRNAs, (pharmaceutical) compositions or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Edith JASNY, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Patent number: 11672856
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Karl-Josef Kallen, Thomas Kramps, Margit Schnee, Benjamin Petsch, Lothar Stitz
  • Publication number: 20230128782
    Abstract: The present invention provides mRNA sequences comprising at least one coding region, encoding for at least one epitope of a protein, or of a fragment, variant or derivative thereof, of a virus of the genus rotavirus. Particularly preferred is the protein respectively the protein cleavage product VP8* of rotavirus. The mRNA sequence may be used as a vaccine or generally as a pharmaceutical composition for prophylaxis or treatment of rotavirus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Susanne RAUCH, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Patent number: 11602557
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an artificial nucleic acid, particularly to an artificial RNA, and to polypeptides suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with a virus of the order Bunyavirales, particularly Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV), Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV), or Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), or a disorder related to such an infection. The present invention further concerns a Bunyavirales vaccine, particularly a SFTSV, RVFV, or CCHFV vaccine. The present invention is directed to an artificial nucleic acid, polypeptides, compositions and vaccines comprising the artificial nucleic acid or the polypeptides. The invention further concerns a method of treating or preventing a disorder or a disease, first and second medical uses of the artificial nucleic acid, polypeptides, compositions and vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Cure Vac SE
    Inventors: Benjamin Petsch, Edith Jasny
  • Patent number: 11596686
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nucleic acid suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with a coronavirus, preferably with a Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or a disorder related to such an infection, preferably COVID-19. The present invention is also directed to compositions, polypeptides, and vaccines. The compositions and vaccines preferably comprise at least one of said nucleic acid sequences, preferably nucleic acid sequences in association a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). The invention is also directed to first and second medical uses of the nucleic acid, the composition, the polypeptide, the combination, the vaccine, and the kit, and to methods of treating or preventing a coronavirus infection, preferably a Coronavirus infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Susanne Rauch, Hans Wolfgang Große, Benjamin Petsch
  • Patent number: 11576966
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nucleic acid suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with a coronavirus, preferably with a Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or a disorder related to such an infection, preferably COVID-19. The present invention is also directed to compositions, polypeptides, and vaccines. The compositions and vaccines preferably comprise at least one of said nucleic acid sequences, preferably nucleic acid sequences in association a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). The invention is also directed to first and second medical uses of the nucleic acid, the composition, the polypeptide, the combination, the vaccine, and the kit, and to methods of treating or preventing a coronavirus infection, preferably a Coronavirus infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Susanne Rauch, Hans Wolfgang Große, Benjamin Petsch
  • Publication number: 20220395570
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nucleic acid suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with a coronavirus, preferably with a Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or a disorder related to such an infection, preferably COVID-19. The present invention is also directed to compositions, polypeptides, and vaccines. The compositions and vaccines preferably comprise at least one of said nucleic acid sequences, preferably nucleic acid sequences in association a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). The invention is also directed to first and second medical uses of the nucleic acid, the composition, the polypeptide, the combination, the vaccine, and the kit, and to methods of treating or preventing a coronavirus infection, preferably a Coronavirus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Susanne RAUCH, Hans Wolfgang GROßE, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Patent number: 11524066
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an artificial nucleic acid and to polypeptides suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with Henipavirus, particularly Hendra virus and/or Nipah virus or a disorder related to such an infection. In particular, the present invention concerns a Hendra virus and/or Nipah virus vaccine. The present invention is directed to an artificial nucleic acid, polypeptides, compositions and vaccines comprising the artificial nucleic acid or the polypeptides. The invention further concerns a method of treating or preventing a disorder or a disease, first and second medical uses of the artificial nucleic acid, polypeptides, compositions and vaccines. Further, the invention is directed to a kit, particularly to a kit of parts, comprising the artificial nucleic acid, polypeptides, compositions and vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Edith Jasny, Benjamin Petsch
  • Patent number: 11471525
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nucleic acid suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with a coronavirus, preferably with a Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or a disorder related to such an infection, preferably COVID-19. The present invention is also directed to compositions, polypeptides, and vaccines. The compositions and vaccines preferably comprise at least one of said nucleic acid sequences, preferably nucleic acid sequences in association a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). The invention is also directed to first and second medical uses of the nucleic acid, the composition, the polypeptide, the combination, the vaccine, and the kit, and to methods of treating or preventing a coronavirus infection, preferably a Coronavirus infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Susanne Rauch, Hans Wolfgang Große, Benjamin Petsch
  • Patent number: 11464847
    Abstract: The present invention provides mRNAs usable as vaccines against lassa virus (LASV) infections. Further, the invention relates to (pharmaceutical) compositions and vaccines comprising said mRNAs and their use for treatment or prophylaxis of a lassa virus infection. The present invention further features a kit comprising the mRNAs, (pharmaceutical) compositions or vaccines and a method for treatment or prophylaxis of lassa virus infections using said mRNAs, pharmaceutical) compositions or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Edith Jasny, Benjamin Petsch
  • Publication number: 20220313813
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a coding RNA for a Rotavirus vaccine. The coding RNA comprises at least one coding region encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of a Rotavirus, in particular VPS* of a Rotavirus, or immunogenic fragment or immunogenic variant thereof. The present invention is also directed to compositions and vaccines comprising said coding RNA in association with a polymeric carrier, a polycationic protein or peptide, or a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). Further, the invention concerns a kit, particularly a kit of parts comprising the coding RNA, or the composition, or the vaccine. The invention is also directed to a kit or kit of parts, medical treatments, and the first and second medical uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Susanne RAUCH, Sandro ROIER, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Publication number: 20220288239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an mRNA sequence, comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Additionally the present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Furthermore it also discloses the use of the mRNA sequence or the composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, especially a vaccine, e.g. for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of Rabies virus infections. The present invention further describes a method of treatment or prophylaxis of rabies using the mRNA sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Margit SCHNEE, Thomas KRAMPS, Lothar STITZ, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Patent number: 11413346
    Abstract: The present invention provides mRNA sequences comprising at least one coding region, encoding for at least one epitope of a protein, or of a fragment, variant or derivative thereof, of a virus of the genus rotavirus. Particularly preferred is the protein respectively the protein cleavage product VP8* of rotavirus. The mRNA sequence may be used as a vaccine or generally as a pharmaceutical composition for prophylaxis or treatment of rotavirus infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Susanne Rauch, Benjamin Petsch
  • Publication number: 20220249654
    Abstract: The present invention is inter alia directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one nucleic acid encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein from a Coronavirus, preferably a pandemic Coronavirus, and at least one nucleic acid encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein from a further virus, e.g. an Influenza virus or an RSV virus. Pharmaceutical compositions provided herein are suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with at least one Coronavirus and at least one further virus infection, and may therefore be comprised in a combination vaccine. The nucleic acid sequences of the pharmaceutical compositions and combination vaccines are preferably in association with a polymeric carrier, a polycationic protein or peptide, or a lipid nanoparticle (LNP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Cornelia OOSTVOGELS, Benjamin PETSCH, Susanne RAUCH, Kim Ellen SCHWENDT
  • Publication number: 20220218815
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nucleic acid suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with a coronavirus, preferably with a Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or a disorder related to such an infection, preferably COVID-19. The present invention is also directed to compositions, polypeptides, and vaccines. The compositions and vaccines preferably comprise at least one of said nucleic acid sequences, preferably nucleic acid sequences in association a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). The invention is also directed to first and second medical uses of the nucleic acid, the composition, the polypeptide, the combination, the vaccine, and the kit, and to methods of treating or preventing a coronavirus infection, preferably a Coronavirus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Susanne RAUCH, Hans Wolfgang GROßE, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Publication number: 20220211841
    Abstract: The present invention is inter alia directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one nucleic acid encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein from a Coronavirus, preferably a pandemic Coronavirus, and at least one nucleic acid encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein from a further virus, e.g. an Influenza virus or an RSV virus. Pharmaceutical compositions provided herein are suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with at least one Coronavirus and at least one further virus infection, and may therefore be comprised in a combination vaccine. The nucleic acid sequences of the pharmaceutical compositions and combination vaccines are preferably in association with a polymeric carrier, a polycationic protein or peptide, or a lipid nanoparticle (LNP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Cornelia OOSTVOGELS, Benjamin PETSCH, Susanne RAUCH, Kim Ellen SCHWENDT
  • Publication number: 20220211838
    Abstract: The present invention is inter alia directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one nucleic acid encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein from a Coronavirus, preferably a pandemic Coronavirus, and at least one nucleic acid encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein from a further virus, e.g. an Influenza virus or an RSV virus. Pharmaceutical compositions provided herein are suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with at least one Coronavirus and at least one further virus infection, and may therefore be comprised in a combination vaccine. The nucleic acid sequences of the pharmaceutical compositions and combination vaccines are preferably in association with a polymeric carrier, a polycationic protein or peptide, or a lipid nanoparticle (LNP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Cornelia OOSTVOGELS, Benjamin PETSCH, Susanne RAUCH, Kim Ellen SCHWENDT
  • Patent number: 11369694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an mRNA sequence, comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Additionally the present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Furthermore it also discloses the use of the mRNA sequence or the composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, especially a vaccine, e.g. for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of Rabies virus infections. The present invention further describes a method of treatment or prophylaxis of rabies using the mRNA sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Margit Schnee, Thomas Kramps, Lothar Stitz, Benjamin Petsch
  • Publication number: 20220193226
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nucleic acid suitable for use in treatment or prophylaxis of an infection with a coronavirus, preferably with a Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or a disorder related to such an infection, preferably COVID-19. The present invention is also directed to compositions, polypeptides, and vaccines. The compositions and vaccines preferably comprise at least one of said nucleic acid sequences, preferably nucleic acid sequences in association a lipid nanoparticle (LNP). The invention is also directed to first and second medical uses of the nucleic acid, the composition, the polypeptide, the combination, the vaccine, and the kit, and to methods of treating or preventing a coronavirus infection, preferably a Coronavirus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Susanne RAUCH, Hans Wolfgang GROßE, Benjamin PETSCH