Patents by Inventor Berit Johansen

Berit Johansen 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: 20240074989
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) R—S—CH2—CO—CF3 (I) wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; or a salt thereof; for use in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma or actinic keratosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Berit JOHANSEN, Tore DUVOLD, Astrid Jullumstrø FEUERHERM, Felicity ASHCROFT
  • Patent number: 11691959
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein X is 0, C=0 or S; Y is N or CH; R2 and R4 are each independently H, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCON(R5)2 or —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl; or R2 and R4 together form a 6-membered phenyl ring fused to the five membered ring; each R1 is independently selected from H, halo (e.g. fluoro or chloro), C6-10aryl, C7-12arylalkyl, C2-12 alkenyl; OC1-12 alkyl, OC2-12 alkenyl or a C1-12 alkyl group; each R5 is H or C1-6 alkyl; each p is 0 to 3; n is 1 to 4; or a salt, ester, solvate, N-oxide, or prodrug thereof, e.g. a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Avexxin AS
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Marcel Sandberg, Inger-Reidun Aukrust, George Kokotos, Efrosini Barbayianni
  • Publication number: 20220363659
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein X is O, C?O or S; Y is N or CH; R2 and R4 are each independently H, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCON(R5)2 or —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl; or R2 and R4 together form a 6-membered phenyl ring fused to the five membered ring; each R1 is independently selected from H, halo (e.g. fluoro or chloro), C6-10 aryl, C7-12arylalkyl, C2-12 alkenyl; OC1-12 alkyl, OC2-12 alkenyl or a C1-12 alkyl group; each R5 is H or C1-6 alkyl; each p is 0 to 3; n is 1 to 4; or a salt, ester, solvate, N-oxide, or prodrug thereof, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Marcel Sandberg, Inger-Reidun Aukrust, George Kokotos, Efrosini Barbayianni
  • Publication number: 20220304985
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition or combination product comprising certain thiazoles in combination with certain protein kinase inhibitors, in particular phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase inhibitors (PI3K), such as buparlisib. The invention also relates to the use of said pharmaceutical composition or combination product for the treatment or prevention of proliferative conditions such as cancer, e.g. breast cancer or lymphoid cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Astrid Jullumstre Feuerherm
  • Patent number: 11439625
    Abstract: A combination product comprising: (A) a compound of formula (I) (I) wherein X is O or S, preferably O; R6 is H, C1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCONH2, (CH2)pCONHC1-6alkyl, and —(CH2)pCON(C1-6alkyl)2; R11 is H or C1-6 alkyl; each R5 is —OC1-10alkyl, —SC1-10alkyl, —C1-12alkyl, or OAr2; wherein Ar2 is phenyl, optionally substituted with one or more halo; each p is 0 to 3; each z is 1 to 2; or a salt thereof; and (B) a compound of formula (X) (X) where R1 is phenyl wherein said phenyl is substituted by lower alkyl unsubstituted or substituted by cyano; R3 is lower alkyl, such as methyl; and R4 is quinolinyl unsubstituted or substituted by halogen; or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a hydrate or solvate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Avexxin AS
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Astrid Jullumstrø Feuerherm
  • Publication number: 20220265576
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X ??(I) wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO wherein L comprises at least one heteroatom in the backbone of the linking group; and X is an electron withdrawing group; or a salt thereof; for use in the prevention of metastasis in cancer, especially breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Astrid Jullumstro Feuerherm
  • Publication number: 20220257531
    Abstract: R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO wherein L comprises at least one heteroatom in the backbone of the linking group; and X is an electron withdrawing group; or a salt thereof; for use in the treatment or prevention of a fibrotic disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Astrid Jullumstrø Feuerherm, Konstantinos Alevizopoulos, Linn-Karina Selvik
  • Publication number: 20210361628
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), (I) wherein R10 is H or C1-6 alkyl such as Me; R2 is H, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCON(R5)2 or —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl; each R5 is H or C1-6 alkyl; each R1 is independently selected from H, halo (e.g. fluoro or chloro), C7-12arylalkyl, C2-12 alkenyl; OC1-12 alkyl, SC1-12 alkyl, OC2-12 alkenyl, C1-12 alkyl group, a C6-14 aryl group, —OC1-10alkyl-O—C1-10alkyl, —C1-10alkyl-O—C1-10alkyl, OAr2, O(CH2)qAr2, SAr2 or S(CH2)qAr2; wherein Ar2 is phenyl, optionally substituted with one or more of halo, trihalo methyl, C1-10-alkoxy, or C1-10 alkyl; p is 0 to 3; q is 1 to 3, preferably 1 n is 1 to 4; or a salt, ester, solvate, N-oxide, or prodrug thereof, e.g. a salt thereof; for use in the treatment or prevention of a fibrotic disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Astrid J. Feuerherm, Berit Johansen
  • Patent number: 11034666
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein X is O, C?O or S; Y is N or CH; R2 and R4 are each independently H, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCON(R5)2 or —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl; or R2 and R4 together form a 6-membered phenyl ring fused to the five membered ring; each R1 is independently selected from H, halo (e.g. fluoro or chloro), C6-10aryl, C7-12arylalkyl, C2-12 alkenyl; OC1-12 alkyl, OC2-12 alkenyl or a C1-12 alkyl group; each R5 is H or C1-6 alkyl; each p is 0 to 3; n is 1 to 4; or a salt, ester, solvate, N-oxide, or prodrug thereof, e.g. a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Avexxin AS
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Marcel Sandberg, Inger-Reidun Aukrust, George Kokotos, Efrosini Barbayianni
  • Publication number: 20210101913
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I?) wherein R6 is H, C1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCONH2, —(CH2)pCONHC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCON(C1-6alkyl)2, R7 is as defined for R6; or and R7 taken together with the atoms joining them can form a 6-membered aromatic or non aromatic, saturated or unsaturated, carbocyclic or heteroatom containing (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Marcel Sandberg, Inger-Reidun Aukrust, George Kokotos, Johan Evenäs, Thomas Brimert, Kildahl-Andersen Geir
  • Patent number: 10953004
    Abstract: A combination product comprising: (A) a compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X (I) wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO wherein L comprises at least one heteroatom in the backbone of the linking group; and X is an electron withdrawing group; or a salt thereof; and (B) a compound of formula (X) where R1 is phenyl wherein said phenyl is substituted by lower alkyl unsubstituted or substituted by cyano; R3 is lower alkyl, such as methyl; and R4 is quinolinyl unsubstituted or substituted by halogen; or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a hydrate or solvate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Avexxin AS
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Astrid Jullumstrø Feuerherm
  • Patent number: 10851114
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I?) wherein R6 is H, C1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCONH2, —(CH2)pCONHC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCON(C1-6alkyl)2, R7 is as defined for R6; or and R7 taken together with the atoms joining them can form a 6-membered aromatic or non aromatic, saturated or unsaturated, carbocyclic or heteroatom containing (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Avexxin AS
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Marcel Sandberg, Inger-Reidun Aukrust, George Kokotos, Johan Evenäs, Thomas Brimert, Kildahl-Andersen Geir
  • Publication number: 20200330399
    Abstract: A synergistic pharmaceutical composition for simultaneous, parallel, sequential or separate use comprising a polyunsaturated ketone, a corticosteroid and, optionally, a secosteroid partner calciptriol. The composition has utility in the treatment and prevention of skin disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: AveXxin AS
    Inventors: Berit JOHANSEN, Astrid Jullumstrø FEUERHERM
  • Publication number: 20200323793
    Abstract: A synergistic pharmaceutical composition for simultaneous, parallel, sequential or separate use comprising a polyunsaturated ketone and a calcineurin inhibitor. The composition has utility in the treatment and prevention of skin disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicants: Avexxin AS, Avexxin AS
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Astrid Jullumstrø Feuerherm
  • Publication number: 20200299256
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein X is O, C?O or S; Y is N or CH; R2 and R4 are each independently H, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCON(R5)2 or —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl; or R2 and R4 together form a 6-membered phenyl ring fused to the five membered ring; each R1 is independently selected from H, halo (e.g. fluoro or chloro), C6-10aryl, C7-12arylalkyl, C2-12 alkenyl; OC1-12 alkyl, OC2-12 alkenyl or a C1-12 alkyl group; each R5 is H or C1-6 alkyl; each p is 0 to 3; n is 1 to 4; or a salt, ester, solvate, N-oxide, or prodrug thereof, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Marcel Sandberg, Inger-Reidun Aukrust, George Kokotos, Efrosini Barbayianni
  • Patent number: 10758499
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X??(I) (wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO wherein L comprises at least one heteroatom in the backbone of the linking group; and X is an electron withdrawing group) or a salt thereof for use in the treatment of dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Avexxin AS
    Inventor: Berit Johansen
  • Publication number: 20190345168
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I?) wherein R6 is H, C1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCONH2, —(CH2)pCONHC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCON(C1-6alkyl)2, R7 is us defined for R6; or and R7 taken together with the atoms joining them can form a 6-membered aromatic or non aromatic, saturated or unsaturated, carbocyclic or heteroatom containing (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Marcel Sandberg, Inger-Reidun Aukrust, George Kokotos, Johan Evenäs, Thomas Brimert, Kildahl-Andersen Geir
  • Publication number: 20190275010
    Abstract: A synergistic pharmaceutical composition for simultaneous, parallel, sequential or separate use comprising a thiazole and a secosteroid. The composition has utility in the treatment and prevention of skin disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicants: Avexxin AS, Avexxin AS
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Astrid Jullumstrø Feuerherm
  • Publication number: 20190255023
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising: (A) at least one compound of formula (I): wherein X is O or S, preferably O R6 is H, C1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCOOH, —(CH2)pCOOC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCONH2, —(CH2)pCONHC1-6alkyl, —(CH2)pCON(C1-6alkyl)2, R11 is H or C1-6 alkyl; each R5 is —OC1-10alkyl, —SC1-10alkyl, —C1-12alkyl, or OAr2; wherein Ar2 is phenyl, optionally substituted with one or more halo; each p is 0 to 3; each z is 1 to 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a hydrate or solvate thereof; and (B) one or more corticosteroid partners, preferably selected from the group consisting of betamethasone, clobetasol, halometasone, dexamethasone, fluocortolone, desoximetasone, diflorasone, fluocinonide, flurandrenolide, halobetasol, amcinonide, halocinonide, triamcinolone, hydrocortisone, aclometasone, fluticasone, mometasone, clocortolone, fluocinolone, desonide, prednisone, prednisolone, and prednicarbate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a hydrate or solvate thereof, especially betamethasone or a pharmaceutica
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Berit Johansen, Astrid Jullumstrø Feuerherm
  • Patent number: 10370344
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein X is O or S; R1 is H, OH, SH, nitro, NH2, NHC1-6alkyl, N(C1-6alkyl)2, halo, haloC1-6alkyl, CN, C1-6-alkyl, OC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylCOOH, C1-6alkylCOOC1-6alkyl, C2-6-alkenyl, C3-10cycloalkyl, C6-10aryl, C1-6alkylC6-10aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, CONH2, CONHC1-6alkyl, CON(C1-6alkyl)2, OCOC1-6alkyl, or is an acidic group, such as a group comprising a carboxyl, phosphate, phosphinate, sulfate, sulfonate, or tetrazolyl group; R2 is as defined for R1 or R1 and R2 taken together can form a 6-membered aromatic ring optionally substituted by up to 4 groups R5; R3 is H, halo (preferably fluoro), or CHal3 (preferably CF3); each R5 is defined as for R1; V1 is a covalent bond, —O—, or a C1-20alkyl group, or C2-20-mono or multiply unsaturated alkenyl group; said alkyl or alkenyl groups being optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms selected from O, NH, N(C1-6 alkyl), S, SO, or SO2; M1 is absent or is a C5-10 cyclic group or a C5-15 aromatic group; and R
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Avexxin AS
    Inventors: George Kokotos, Berit Johansen, Victoria Magrioti, Michael Tsakos