Patents by Inventor Bruno DOMBRECHT

Bruno DOMBRECHT 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: 20240076391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human CCR8 (hCCR8) binders, wherein the hCCR8 binder is cross-reactive with a non-human primate CCR8. Such binders are particularly useful for the depletion of intra-tumoural regulatory T-cells and immunotherapy in general.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Hui Qi Lu, Catelijne Stortelers, Nadia Van Boxel, Shanna Van Zwam, Jimmy Borloo, Bruno Dombrecht, Jo Van Ginderachter, Pascal Merchiers, Rosa Martin
  • Publication number: 20240052044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human CCR8 (hCCR8) binders, wherein the hCCR8 binder is a non-blocking binder of hCCR8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Hui Qi Lu, Catelijne Stortelers, Nadia Van Boxel, Shanna Van Zwam, Jimmy Borloo, Bruno Dombrecht, Jo Van Ginderachter, Pascal Merchiers, Rosa Martin
  • Publication number: 20240052045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human CCR8 (hCCR8) binders, wherein the hCCR8 binder is cross-reactive with murine CCR8. Such binders are particularly useful for the depletion of intra-tumoural regulatory T-cells and immunotherapy in general.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Hui Qi Lu, Catelijne Stortelers, Nadia Van Boxel, Shanna Van Zwam, Jimmy Borloo, Bruno Dombrecht, Jo Van Ginderachter, Pascal Merchiers, Rosa Martin
  • Publication number: 20240018248
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising a Treg depletor and an LTBR agonist. Such a combination is particularly useful for use in the treatment of a cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Gabriele Bergers, Elizabeth Allen, Bruno Dombrecht, Pascal Merchiers, Jo Van Ginderachter
  • Publication number: 20240002497
    Abstract: Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind the human voltage-gated sodium channel Nav1.7? protein subunit (Nav1.7 binders) are described. In particular embodiments, the Nav1.7 binders comprise a heavy-chain immunoglobulin single variable domain (ISVD or VHH).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicants: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC, MERCK SHARP & DOHME RESEARCH GMBH
    Inventors: Pravien Damitha Abeywickrema, Erik Depla, Bruno Dombrecht, Daniel M. Gorman, Andrea K. Houghton, Robert A. Kastelein, Richard L. Kraus, John Majercak, Kalyan Pande, Sujata Sharma
  • Patent number: 11840566
    Abstract: The present technology aims at providing a novel type of drug for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory disease. Specifically, the present technology provides polypeptides comprising at least four immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs), characterized in that at least two ISVDs bind to IL-13 and at least two ISVDs binds to TSLP. The present technology also provides nucleic acids, vectors and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignees: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Heidi Rommelaere, Ann Brigé, Sigrid Cornelis, Bruno Dombrecht, Eric Lorent, Melanie Rieger, Timothy Soos, John Park, Bernd Weigle, Klaus Erb
  • Publication number: 20230242620
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20230227537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of virology, more specifically to the field of zoonotic Coronaviruses. Specifically, the invention provides for binding agents specific for the spike protein receptor binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-Corona virus, more specifically for an epitope of the RBD present in a broad range of Sarbecoviruses and mutants thereof, even more specifically present in SARS-Cov and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions comprising antibodies capable of specifically binding and neutralizing SARS-Corona viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Bert SCHEPENS, Xavier SAELENS, Nico CALLEWAERT, Dorien DE VLIEGER, Loes VAN SCHIE, Wim NERINCKX, Kenny ROOSE, Wander VAN BREEDAM, Hannah EECKHAUT, Daria FIJALKOWSKA, Chiara LONIGRO, Sieglinde DE CAE, Bruno DOMBRECHT, Catelijne STORTELERS, Johan NEYTS, Leen DELANG, Suzanne KAPTEIN, Joana DUARTE DA ROCHA PEREIRA, Barney GRAHAM, Jason MCLELLAN, Daniel WRAPP, Han REMAUT
  • Patent number: 11649290
    Abstract: The present invention provides molecules, such as ISVDs and Nanobodies, that bind to CTLA4 or human serum albumin. These molecules have been engineered so as to reduce the incidence of binding by pre-existing antibodies in the bodies of a subject administered such a molecule. Methods for increasing immune response, treating cancer and/or treating an infectious disease with such molecules are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Juha Punnonen, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Bjorn Victor, Robert A. Kastelein
  • Patent number: 11644471
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignees: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Neotere Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Patent number: 11466089
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides directed against or specifically binding to C—X—C Motif chemokine receptor 2 (CXCR2) and in particular to polypeptides capable of modulating signal transduction from CXCR2. The invention also relates to nucleic acids, vectors and host cells capable of expressing the polypeptides of the invention, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polypeptides and uses of said polypeptides and compositions for treatment of diseases involving aberrant functioning of CXCR2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Zarin Brown, Michelle Bradley, Steven John Charlton, Gino Anselmus Van Heeke, Karen Cromie, Bruno Dombrecht, Soren Steffensen, Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens
  • Publication number: 20220298227
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20220177566
    Abstract: The present technology aims at providing a novel type of drug for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory disease. Specifically, the present technology provides polypeptides comprising at least four immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs), characterized in that at least two ISVDs bind to IL-13 and at least two ISVDs binds to TSLP. The present technology also provides nucleic acids, vectors and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Heidi Rommelaere, Ann Brigé, Sigrid Cornelis, Bruno Dombrecht, Eric Lorent, Melanie Rieger, Timothy Soos, John Park, Bernd Weigle, Klaus Erb
  • Publication number: 20220177564
    Abstract: The present technology aims at providing a novel type of drug for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory disease. Specifically, the present technology provides polypeptides comprising at least four immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs), characterized in that at least two ISVDs bind to IL-13 and at least two ISVDs binds to TSLP. The present technology also provides nucleic acids, vectors and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Heidi Rommelaere, Ann Brigé, Sigrid Cornelis, Bruno Dombrecht, Eric Lorent, Melanie Rieger, Timothy Soos, John Park, Bernd Weigle, Klaus Erb
  • Publication number: 20220177565
    Abstract: The present technology aims at providing a novel type of drug for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory disease. Specifically, the present technology provides polypeptides comprising at least four immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs), characterized in that at least two ISVDs bind to IL-13 and at least two ISVDs binds to TSLP. The present technology also provides nucleic acids, vectors and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Heidi Rommelaere, Ann Brigé, Sigrid Cornelis, Bruno Dombrecht, Eric Lorent, Melanie Rieger, Timothy Soos, John Park, Bernd Weigle, Klaus Erb
  • Publication number: 20220153854
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel type of drug for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory disease. Specifically, the disclosure provides polypeptides comprising at least three immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs), characterized in that at least one ISV binds to OX40L and at least two ISVDs bind to IL-13. The present disclosure also provides nucleic acids, vectors and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Heidi Rommelaere, Ann Brigé, Sigrid Cornelis, Bruno Dombrecht, Klaus Erb, Eric Lorent, John Park, Robert Resnick, Melanie Rieger, Bernd Weigle
  • Patent number: 11312788
    Abstract: Polypeptides are provided that are capable of significantly inhibiting and/or neutralizing P. aeruginosa. The polypeptides comprise two or more immunoglobulin single variable domains that are directed against the PcrV protein of P. aeruginosa, wherein the “first” immunoglobulin single variable domain and the “second” immunoglobulin single variable domain have different paratopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Evelyn De Tavernier, Ann Union, Bruno Dombrecht, Guy Hermans, Erika Morizzo
  • Publication number: 20220119497
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20220041727
    Abstract: The present invention provides molecules, such as ISVDs and Nanobodies, that bind to PD1 and LAG3 and, optionally to human serum albumin. These molecules have been engineered so as to reduce the incidence of binding by pre-existing antibodies in the bodies of a subject administered such a molecule. Methods for increasing immune response, treating cancer and/or treating an infectious disease with such molecules are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Edward Bowman, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Robert A. Kastelein, David Vlerick
  • Publication number: 20210403536
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer