Patents by Inventor Joel H. Martin

Joel H. Martin 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: 20130157313
    Abstract: A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a KD of about 500 pM or less and blocks IL-6 activity with an IC50 of 200 pM or less, is provided. In preferred embodiments, the antibody the antibody or antigen-binding fragment binds hIL-6R with an affinity at least 2-fold higher relative to its binding monkey IL-6R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Patent number: 8414890
    Abstract: Isolated human antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, which specifically bind to human RANKL and block hRANKL binding to a RANK receptor, are provided. The antibodies are useful in preventing or treating disorders and/or diseases, which are associated with RANKL/RANK interactions, including bone disorders or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel H. Martin, Aris N. Economides, Regina Raz
  • Patent number: 8357371
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating hypercholesterolemia. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic composition comprising an anti-PCSK9 antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Sleeman, Joel H. Martin, Tammy T. Huang, Douglas MacDonald, Gary Swergold
  • Patent number: 8338135
    Abstract: An isolated human antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof which binds to human interleukin-4 receptor alpha (hIL-4R?) with an affinity constant (KD) of less than 200 pM, as measured by surface plasmon resonance, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 8337839
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating one or more diseases or disorders which are improved, inhibited or ameliorated by reducing interleukin-4 (IL-4) activity. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a patient an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds to a human IL-4 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel H. Martin, Tammy T. Huang, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 8329181
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating a B-cell lymphoma in a human subject. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human CD20. In certain embodiments, the methods of the invention are useful for treating non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel H. Martin, Li-Hsien Wang, Sean Stevens, Erin M. Allison
  • Patent number: 8309088
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for treating osteoarthritis in a human subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-human NGF antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, wherein at least one symptom associated with osteoarthritis is prevented, ameliorated or improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn MacDonald, Richard Torres, Marc R. Morra, Joel H. Martin, Joel C. Reinhardt, Paul Tiseo
  • Publication number: 20120258098
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20120164688
    Abstract: A human antibody or antigen-binding fragment of an antibody which specifically binds human nerve growth factor (NGF) with KD of 5 pM or less, as measured by surface plasmon resonance, wherein the antibody or fragment thereof binds human NGF with an affinity of about 2-10-fold higher than the antibody or fragment binds rat and mouse NGF. The antibodies are useful in treating pain, including inflammatory pain, post-operative incision pain, neuropathic pain, fracture pain, osteoporotic fracture pain, post-herpetic neuralgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer pain, pain resulting from burns, gout joint pain, as well as diseases, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, breast cancer, and liver cirrhosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn MACDONALD, Richard Torres, Marc R. Morra, Joel H. Martin, Joel C. Reinhardt
  • Patent number: 8192741
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20120135010
    Abstract: An isolated human antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof which binds to human interleukin-4 receptor alpha (hIL-4R?) with an affinity constant (KD) of less than 200 pM, as measured by surface plasmon resonance, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 8183014
    Abstract: A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a KD of about 500 pM or less and blocks IL-6 activity with an IC50 of 200 pM or less, is provided. In preferred embodiments, the antibody the antibody or antigen-binding fragment binds hIL-6R with an affinity at least 2-fold higher relative to its binding monkey IL-6R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20120114665
    Abstract: Isolated human antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, which specifically bind to human RANKL and block hRANKL binding to a RANK receptor, are provided. The antibodies are useful in preventing or treating disorders and/or diseases, which are associated with RANKL/RANK interactions, including bone disorders or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel H. Martin, Aris N. Economides, Regina Raz
  • Publication number: 20120100145
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating a B-cell lymphoma in a human subject. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human CD20. In certain embodiments, the methods of the invention are useful for treating non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel H. Martin, Li-Hsien Wang, Sean Stevens, Erin M. Allison
  • Patent number: 8148107
    Abstract: A human antibody or antigen-binding fragment of an antibody which specifically binds human nerve growth factor (NGF) with KD of 5 pM or less, as measured by surface plasmon resonance, wherein the antibody or fragment thereof binds human NGF with an affinity of about 2-10-fold higher than the antibody or fragment binds rat and mouse NGF. The antibodies are useful in treating pain, including inflammatory pain, post-operative incision pain, neuropathic pain, fracture pain, osteoporotic fracture pain, post-herpetic neuralgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer pain, pain resulting from burns, gout joint pain, as well as diseases, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, breast cancer, and liver cirrhosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Macdonald, Richard Torres, Marc R. Morra, Joel H. Martin, Joel C. Reinhardt
  • Publication number: 20120052072
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating one or more diseases or disorders which are improved, inhibited or ameliorated by reducing interleukin-4 (IL-4) activity. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a patient an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds to a human IL-4 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel H. Martin, Tammy T. Huang, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Publication number: 20120045440
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Patent number: 8105805
    Abstract: An isolated antibody or antibody fragment that binds human interleukin-18 receptor alpha (hIL-18R?), comprising a light chain variable region (LCVR) selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77, and 81 and/or a heavy chain variable region (HCVR) selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, and 79, or a fragment or sequence modified by an amino acid substitution, deletion or addition thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tammy H. Huang, Sean Stevens, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Kevin J. Pobursky, Margaret Karow, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikluka
  • Patent number: 8097713
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules which encode human antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind human CD20. Also provided are expression vectors comprising nucleic acid molecules that encode anti-CD20 antibodies, and methods of producing anti-human CD20 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel H. Martin, Li-Hsien Wang, Sean Stevens, Erin M. Allison
  • Patent number: 8092802
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating one or more diseases or disorders which are improved, inhibited or ameliorated by reducing interleukin-4 (IL-4) activity. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a patient an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds to a human IL-4 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos