Patents by Inventor Hans-Peter Schwarz

Hans-Peter Schwarz 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: 20240117009
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for reducing the serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content of a plasma-derived protein composition. Also provided are methods for manufacturing plasma-derived protein compositions having reduced serine protease and\or serine protease zymogen content. Among yet other aspects, the present invention provides aqueous and lyophilized compositions of plasma-derived proteins having reduced serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content. Yet other aspects include methods for treating, managing, and/or preventing a disease comprising the administration of a plasma-derived protein composition having a reduced serine protease or serine protease zymogen content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Wolfgang Teschner, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Ruth Madlener, Sonja Svatos, Azra Pljevljakovic, Alfred Weber
  • Patent number: 11891431
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for reducing the serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content of a plasma-derived protein composition. Also provided are methods for manufacturing plasma-derived protein compositions having reduced serine protease and\or serine protease zymogen content. Among yet other aspects, the present invention provides aqueous and lyophilized compositions of plasma-derived proteins having reduced serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content. Yet other aspects include methods for treating, managing, and/or preventing a disease comprising the administration of a plasma-derived protein composition having a reduced serine protease or serine protease zymogen content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Takeda Pharm Limited ceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Wolfgang Teschner, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Ruth Madlener, Sonja Svatos, Azra Pljevljakovic, Alfred Weber
  • Publication number: 20230130866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of ADAMTS13 with enhanced or desirable properties. As such, the invention provides liquid and lyophilized formulations of ADAMTS13 that are suitable for pharmaceutical administration. Among other aspects, the present invention also provides methods of treating various diseases and conditions related to VWF and/or ADAMTS13 dysfunction in a subject. Also provided herein are kits comprising ADAMTS13 formulations useful for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMAPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter MATTHIESSEN, Peter L. TURECEK, Hans-Peter Schwarz
  • Patent number: 11564979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of ADAMTS13 with enhanced or desirable properties. As such, the invention provides liquid and lyophilized formulations of ADAMTS13 that are suitable for pharmaceutical administration. Among other aspects, the present invention also provides methods of treating various diseases and conditions related to VWF and/or ADAMTS13 dysfunction in a subject. Also provided herein are kits comprising ADAMTS13 formulations useful for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Matthiessen, Peter L. Turecek, Hans-Peter Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20220153823
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved method for preparing a highly concentrated immunoglobulin composition from pooled plasma for subcutaneous injection. A composition comprising 20% or more immunoglobulin suitable for subcutaneous use is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Wolfgang Teschner, Harald Arno Butterwec, Azra Pljevljakovic, Theresa Friederik Bauer, Bernhard Koelbl, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Nebojsa Nikolic, Gerhard Poelsler, Johanna Kindermann
  • Patent number: 11242380
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved method for preparing a highly concentrated immunoglobulin composition from pooled plasma for subcutaneous injection. A composition comprising 20% or more immunoglobulin suitable for subcutaneous use is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Wolfgang Teschner, Harald Arno Butterweck, Azra Pljevljakovic, Theresa Friederike Bauer, Bernhard Koelbl, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Nebojsa Nikolic, Gerhard Poelsler, Johanna Kindermann
  • Publication number: 20210403504
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for the manufacturing of IVIG products. These methods offer various advantages such as reduced loss of IgG during purification and improved quality of final products. In other aspects, the present invention provides aqueous and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for intravenous, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular administration. In yet other embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating a disease or condition comprising administration of an IgG composition provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Leopold Bruckschwaiger, Sonja Svatos, Julia Nuernberger, Wolfgang Teschner, Harald Butterweck, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Thomas Gundinger, Bernhard Koelbl, Reinhard Grausenburger, Azra Pljevljakovic
  • Patent number: 11191837
    Abstract: The present invention provides long-term stable pharmaceutical formulations of recombinant von-Willebrand Factor (rVWF) and methods for making and administering said formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Peter Matthiessen, Peter Turecek, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Kurt Schnecker
  • Patent number: 11136350
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for the manufacturing of IVIG products. These methods offer various advantages such as reduced loss of IgG during purification and improved quality of final products. In other aspects, the present invention provides aqueous and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for intravenous, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular administration. In yet other embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating a disease or condition comprising administration of an IgG composition provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Leopold Bruckschwaiger, Sonja Svatos, Julia Nuernberger, Wolfgang Teschner, Harald Butterweck, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Thomas Gundinger, Bernhard Koelbl, Reinhard Grausenburger, Azra Pljevljakovic
  • Publication number: 20210300997
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of polyclonal IgG's ability to promote Schwann cell maturation, differentiation, and myelin production. Methods for treating non-idiopathic, demyelinating peripheral neuropathies in mammals, where the neuropathy is not immune-mediated or infection-mediated, through the administration of polyclonal IgG are provided. Types of demyelinating peripheral neuropathies treatable with the present invention include peripheral nerve trauma and toxin-induced peripheral neuropathies. Alternatively, a composition of polyclonal IgGs can be applied directly to a peripheral nerve cell to induce maturation, differentiation into a myelinating state, and myelin expression or promote cell survival.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick Küry, Nevena Tzekova, Hans-Peter Hartung, Corinna Hermann, Birgit Maria Reipert, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Hartmut Ehrlich, Sebastian Bunk
  • Publication number: 20210238267
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, methods for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in a subject in need thereof, the method including administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a pooled human immunoglobulin G (IgG) composition to a subject with moderately severe Alzheimer's disease, a subject carrying an ApoE4 allele, or both, where the amount of pooled human IgG is from 300 mg/kg to 800 mg/kg body weight of the subject per two week period, and where the amount is administered in one or more doses during the two week period after initiation of a therapeutic regimen. Also provided, are methods for selecting a treatment regimen for a subject with Alzheimer's disease, including diagnosing the severity of the Alzheimer's disease, determining if the subject carries an APOE4 allele, or both, and assigning a treatment regimen including administration of pooled human immunoglobulin G and/or an anti-beta amyloid monoclonal antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: David M. Gelmont, Julia Singer, Sandor Fritsch, Hans-Peter Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20210139562
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for reducing the serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content of a plasma-derived protein composition. Also provided are methods for manufacturing plasma-derived protein compositions having reduced serine protease and\or serine protease zymogen content. Among yet other aspects, the present invention provides aqueous and lyophilized compositions of plasma-derived proteins having reduced serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content. Yet other aspects include methods for treating, managing, and/or preventing a disease comprising the administration of a plasma-derived protein composition having a reduced serine protease or serine protease zymogen content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Wolfgang Teschner, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Ruth Madlener, Sonja Svatos, Azra Pljevljakovic, Alfred Weber
  • Publication number: 20210054058
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, methods for the manufacture of plasma-derived immunoglobulin G compositions highly enriched for anti-brain disease related protein antibodies (e.g., anti-A?, anti-RAGE, and anti-?-synuclein antibodies). Advantageously, the methods provided do not affect the manufacturing processes or capabilities for producing plasma-derived IgG therapeutics. Plasma-derived IgG compositions that are highly enriched for anti-brain disease related protein antibodies (e.g., anti-A?, anti-RAGE, and anti-?-synuclein antibodies), as also provided here. Methods for the treatment of brain diseases and disorders by administration of plasma-derived IgG compositions highly enriched for anti-brain disease related protein antibodies (e.g., anti-A?, anti-RAGE, and anti-?-synuclein antibodies), are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Lucia Gnauer, Harald Arno Butterweck, Theresa Bauer, Alfred Weber, Wolfgang Teschner, Hans-Peter Schwarz
  • Patent number: 10900979
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods of testing the effectiveness of a von Willebrand factor (VWF) in treating von Willebrand disease (VWD) in a subject comprising measuring VWF cleavage fragments in a blood sample from the subject before and after treatment. In particular, the invention relates to methods of measuring VWF cleavage fragments, wherein an increase in VWF cleavage fragments after the treatment indicates that endogenous a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with a thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13) in the subject is cleaving the VWF and wherein a decrease or absence of VWF cleavage fragments after the treatment indicates that endogenous ADAMTS13 in the subject is not cleaving the VWF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignees: Baxalta Incorporated, Baxalta GmbH
    Inventors: Katalin Varadi, Hanspeter Rottensteiner, Peter Turecek, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Jutta Schreiner
  • Patent number: 10875906
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for reducing the serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content of a plasma-derived protein composition. Also provided are methods for manufacturing plasma-derived protein compositions having reduced serine protease and\or serine protease zymogen content. Among yet other aspects, the present invention provides aqueous and lyophilized compositions of plasma-derived proteins having reduced serine protease and/or serine protease zymogen content. Yet other aspects include methods for treating, managing, and/or preventing a disease comprising the administration of a plasma-derived protein composition having a reduced serine protease or serine protease zymogen content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignees: Baxalta Incorporated, Baxalta GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Teschner, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Ruth Madlener, Sonja Svatos, Azra Pljevljakovic, Alfred Weber
  • Publication number: 20200376098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of ADAMTS13 with enhanced or desirable properties. As such, the invention provides liquid and lyophilized formulations of ADAMTS13 that are suitable for pharmaceutical administration. Among other aspects, the present invention also provides methods of treating various diseases and conditions related to VWF and/or ADAMTS13 dysfunction in a subject. Also provided herein are kits comprising ADAMTS13 formulations useful for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicants: BAXALTA INCORPORATED, BAXALTA GMBH
    Inventors: Peter MATTHIESSEN, Peter L. TURECEK, Hans-Peter Schwarz
  • Patent number: 10758599
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of ADAMTS13 with enhanced or desirable properties. As such, the invention provides liquid and lyophilized formulations of ADAMTS13 that are suitable for pharmaceutical administration. Among other aspects, the present invention also provides methods of treating various diseases and conditions related to VWF and/or ADAMTS13 dysfunction in a subject. Also provided herein are kits comprising ADAMTS13 formulations useful for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: Baxalta Incorporated, Baxalta GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Matthiessen, Peter L. Turecek, Hans-Peter Schwarz
  • Patent number: 10738107
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, methods for the manufacture of plasma-derived immunoglobulin G compositions highly enriched for anti-brain disease related protein antibodies (e.g., anti-A?, anti-RAGE, and anti-?-synuclein antibodies). Advantageously, the methods provided do not affect the manufacturing processes or capabilities for producing plasma-derived IgG therapeutics. Plasma-derived IgG compositions that are highly enriched for anti-brain disease related protein antibodies (e.g., anti-A?, anti-RAGE, and anti-?-synuclein antibodies), as also provided here. Methods for the treatment of brain diseases and disorders by administration of plasma-derived IgG compositions highly enriched for anti-brain disease related protein antibodies (e.g., anti-A?, anti-RAGE, and anti-?-synuclein antibodies), are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignees: Baxalta Incorporated, Baxalta GmbH
    Inventors: Lucia Gnauer, Harald Arno Butterweck, Theresa Bauer, Alfred Weber, Wolfgang Teschner, Hans-Peter Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20200216518
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of polyclonal IgG's ability to promote Schwann cell maturation, differentiation, and myelin production. Methods for treating non-idiopathic, demyelinating peripheral neuropathies in mammals, where the neuropathy is not immune-mediated or infection-mediated, through the administration of polyclonal IgG are provided. Types of demyelinating peripheral neuropathies treatable with the present invention include peripheral nerve trauma and toxin-induced peripheral neuropathies. Alternatively, a composition of polyclonal IgGs can be applied directly to a peripheral nerve cell to induce maturation, differentiation into a myelinating state, and myelin expression or promote cell survival.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick Küry, Nevena Tzekova, Hans-Peter Hartung, Corinna Hermann, Birgit Maria Reipert, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Hartmut Ehrlich, Sebastian Bunk
  • Patent number: 10494418
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of polyclonal IgG's ability to promote Schwann cell maturation, differentiation, and myelin production. Methods for treating non-idiopathic, demyelinating peripheral neuropathies in mammals, where the neuropathy is not immune-mediated or infection-mediated, through the administration of polyclonal IgG are provided. Types of demyelinating peripheral neuropathies treatable with the present invention include peripheral nerve trauma and toxin-induced peripheral neuropathies. Alternatively, a composition of polyclonal IgGs can be applied directly to a peripheral nerve cell to induce maturation, differentiation into a myelinating state, and myelin expression or promote cell survival.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick Küry, Nevena Tzekova, Hans-Peter Hartung, Corinna Hermann, Birgit Maria Reipert, Hans-Peter Schwarz, Hartmut Ehrlich, Sebastian Bunk