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).

  • Patent number: 11208476
    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: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    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: 20210388062
    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 16, 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
  • Publication number: 20210388061
    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 16, 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
  • Patent number: 11192937
    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: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: 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 Neotere Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Patent number: 11192938
    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 and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as in an ADA immunoassay; methods for modifying and/or improving ISV's to as to remove or reduce their tendency to give rise to such protein interference or such a signal; modifications that can be introduced into an ISV that remove or reduce its tendency to give rise to such protein interference or such a signal; ISV's that have been specifically selected (for example, using the assay(s) described herein) to have no or low(er)/reduced tendency to give rise to such protein interference or such a signal; modified and/or improved ISV's that have no or a low(er)/reduced tendency to give rise to such protein interference or such a signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: 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 Neotere Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Patent number: 11168136
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Edward Bowman, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Robert A. Kastelein, David Vlerick
  • Patent number: 11168135
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Edward Bowman, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Robert A. Kastelein, David Vlerick
  • Patent number: 11155619
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Edward Bowman, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Robert A. Kastelein, David Vlerick
  • Publication number: 20210214431
    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: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Heidi Rommelaere, Ann Brigé, Sigrid Cornelis, Bruno Dombrecht, Eric Lorent, Melanie Rieger, Timothy Soos, John Park, Bernhard Weigle, Klaus Erb
  • Publication number: 20210188965
    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: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    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
  • Patent number: 10858418
    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: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: 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 Neotere Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20200325221
    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: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Amanda 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
  • Publication number: 20200216532
    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: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    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 Neotere Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20200190217
    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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Evelyn De Tavernier, Ann Union, Bruno Dombrecht, Guy Hermans, Erika Morizzo
  • Publication number: 20200157220
    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: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: JUHA PUNNONEN, MARIBEL BEAUMONT, MARIE-ANGE BUYSE, CARLO BOUTTON, BRUNO DOMBRECHT, BJORN VICTOR
  • Patent number: 10544222
    Abstract: The present invention provides multispecific molecules, e.g., comprising more than one ISVD or Nanobody, that bind to PD1 and CTLA4. 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 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Juha Punnonen, Edward Bowman, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Bjorn Victor, David Vlerick, Robert A. Kastelein
  • Patent number: 10501542
    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 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Juha Punnonen, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Bjorn Victor, Robert A. Kastelein
  • Publication number: 20190338025
    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: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Edward Bowman, Maribal Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Robert A. Kastelein, David Vlerick
  • Publication number: 20190330339
    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: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Edward Bowman, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Robert A. Kastelein, David Vlerick
  • Publication number: 20190330340
    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: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Edward Bowman, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Robert A. Kastelein, David Vlerick