Patents by Inventor John Paul Watts

John Paul Watts 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: 11939321
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valerio Berdini, Ildiko Maria Buck, James Edward Harvey Day, Charlotte Mary Griffiths-Jones, Thomas Daniel Heightman, Steven Howard, Christopher William Murray, David Norton, Marc O'Reilly, Alison Jo-Anne Woolford, Michael Liam Cooke, David Cousin, Stuart Thomas Onions, Jonathan Martin Shannon, John Paul Watts
  • Publication number: 20230278989
    Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicants: ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED, CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven HOWARD, Benjamin David CONS, Jeffrey David ST. DENIS, Charlotte Mary GRIFFITHS-JONES, Steven Douglas HISCOCK, Rhian Sara HOLVEY, Alan Richard BURNS, David COUSIN, Hannah Louise DEXTER, Guillaume François PARRA, John Paul WATTS, Robert JEWELL, Jennifer Ann STOCKWELL, Kim Louise HIRST, Isabelle Anne LEMASSON, David John NASH, James Daniel OSBORNE, Jonas Calleja PRIEDE, Nicholas Paul RICHARDS, Aaron Michael DUMAS, Brian Christopher BISHOP, David PARRY-JONES, Jeremy Peter SCOTT, Meenakshi Sundaram SHANMUGHAM, Peter Richard MULLENS, David Charles LATHBURY, Darren James DIXON, Matthew James GAUNT
  • Publication number: 20230019032
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valerio BERDINI, Ildiko Maria BUCK, James Edward Harvey DAY, Charlotte Mary GRIFFITHS-JONES, Thomas Daniel HEIGHTMAN, Steven HOWARD, Christopher William MURRAY, David NORTON, Marc O'REILLY, Alison Jo-Anne WOOLFORD, Michael Liam COOKE, David COUSIN, Stuart Thomas ONIONS, Jonathan Martin SHANNON, John Paul WATTS
  • Patent number: 11001575
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valerio Berdini, Ildiko Maria Buck, James Edward Harvey Day, Charlotte Mary Griffiths-Jones, Thomas Daniel Heightman, Steven Howard, Christopher William Murray, David Norton, Marc O'Reilly, Alison Jo-Anne Woolford, Michael Liam Cooke, David Cousin, Stuart Thomas Onions, Jonathan Martin Shannon, John Paul Watts
  • Publication number: 20210101887
    Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicants: ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED, CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven HOWARD, Benjamin David CONS, Jeffrey David ST. DENIS, Charlotte Mary GRIFFITHS-JONES, Steven Douglas HISCOCK, Rhian Sara HOLVEY, Alan Richard BURNS, David COUSIN, Hannah Louise DEXTER, Guillaume François PARRA, John Paul WATTS, Robert JEWELL, Jennifer Ann STOCKWELL, Kim Louise HIRST, Isabelle Anne LEMASSON, David John NASH, James Daniel OSBORNE, Jonas Calleja PRIEDE, Nicholas Paul RICHARDS, Aaron Michael DUMAS, Brian Christopher BISHOP, David PARRY-JONES, Jeremy Peter SCOTT, Meenakshi Sundaram SHANMUGHAM, Peter Richard MULLENS, David Charles LATHBURY, Darren James DIXON, Matthew James GAUNT
  • Publication number: 20210070708
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of general formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties. In particular, they may be used for the treatment of cancer. Novel intermediates and novel methods of preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: BerGenBio ASA
    Inventors: Jason John Shiers, John Paul Watts, Stuart Thomas Onions, Mohammed Abdul Quddus, Joseph William Wrigglesworth, Colin Peter Sambrook-Smith, Alan Naylor, Derek Londesbrough
  • Patent number: 10766861
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of general formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties. In particular, they may be used for the treatment of cancer. Novel intermediates and novel methods of preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: BerGenBio ASA
    Inventors: Jason John Shiers, John Paul Watts, Stuart Thomas Onions, Mohammed Abdul Quddus, Joseph William Wrigglesworth, Colin Peter Sambrook-Smith, Alan Naylor, Derek Londesbrough
  • Publication number: 20200010421
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of general formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties. In particular, they may be used for the treatment of cancer. Novel intermediates and novel methods of preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: BerGenBio ASA
    Inventors: Jason John Shiers, John Paul Watts, Stuart Thomas Onions, Mohammed Abdul Quddus, Joseph William Wrigglesworth, Colin Peter Sambrook-Smith, Alan Naylor, Derek Londesbrough
  • Patent number: 10457669
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valerio Berdini, Ildiko Maria Buck, James Edward Harvey Day, Charlotte Mary Griffiths-Jones, Thomas Daniel Heightman, Steven Howard, Christopher William Murray, David Norton, Marc O'Reilly, Alison Jo-Anne Woolford, Michael Liam Cooke, David Cousin, Stuart Thomas Onions, Jonathan Martin Shannon, John Paul Watts
  • Patent number: 10336702
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of general formula (I), and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties. In particular, they may be used for the treatment of cancer. Novel intermediates and novel methods of preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: BerGenBio ASA
    Inventors: Jason John Shiers, John Paul Watts, Stuart Thomas Onions, Mohammed Abdul Quddus, Joseph William Wrigglesworth, Colin Peter Sambrook-Smith, Alan Naylor, Derek Londesbrough
  • Patent number: 10308628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds useful for antagonising angiotensin II Type 2 (AT2) receptor. More particularly the invention relates to compounds of formula (I), as described herein, compositions containing them and their use in methods of treating or preventing disorders or diseases associated with AT2 receptor function including neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, conditions associated with neuronal hypersensitivity, impaired nerve conduction velocity, cell proliferation disorders, disorders associated with an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation and disorders associated with aberrant nerve regeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Jane Brown, Thomas David McCarthy, Alan Naylor, John Paul Watts
  • Publication number: 20190047990
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valerio BERDINI, Ildiko Maria BUCK, James Edward Harvey DAY, Charlotte Mary GRIFFITHS-JONES, Thomas Daniel HEIGHTMAN, Steven HOWARD, Christopher William MURRAY, David NORTON, Marc O'REILLY, Alison Jo-Anne WOOLFORD, Michael Liam COOKE, David COUSIN, Stuart Thomas ONIONS, Jonathan Martin SHANNON, John Paul WATTS
  • Patent number: 10065943
    Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic angiotensin II type 2 (AT2) receptor antagonists of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, ((I) in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, combinations thereof, and their use as medicaments, particularly for the treatment of neuropathic or inflammatory pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Jane Brown, Thomas David McCarthy, Alan Naylor, John Paul Watts
  • Publication number: 20180057477
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds useful for antagonising angiotensin II Type 2 (AT2) receptor. More particularly the invention relates to compounds of formula (I), as described herein, compositions containing them and their CM use in methods of treating or preventing disorders or diseases associated with AT2 receptor function including neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, conditions associated with neuronal hypersensitivity, impaired nerve conduction velocity, cell proliferation disorders, disorders associated with an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation and disorders associated with aberrant nerve regeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Jane BROWN, Thomas David MCCARTHY, Alan NAYLOR, John Paul WATTS
  • Publication number: 20180029985
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of general formula (I), and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties. In particular, they may be used for the treatment of cancer. Novel intermediates and novel methods of preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: BERGENBIO AS
    Inventors: Jason John SHIERS, John Paul WATTS, Stuart Thomas ONIONS, Mohammed Abdul QUDDUS, Joseph William WRIGGLESWORTH, Colin Peter SAMBROOK-SMITH, Alan NAYLOR, Derek LONDESBROUGH
  • Publication number: 20170369473
    Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic angiotensin II type 2 (AT2) receptor antagonists of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, ((I) in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions thereof,combinations thereof, and their use as medic-aments, particularly for the treatment of neuropathic or inflammatory pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Jane BROWN, Thomas David MCCARTHY, Alan NAYLOR, John Paul WATTS
  • Publication number: 20160015685
    Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, complex or pro-drug thereof, wherein: one of R3 and R4 is H, and the other is selected from C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-haloalkyl, C1-6-alkoxy, and C6-12-aralkyl; or R3 and R4 are each independently selected from C1-6-alkyl and halo; R9 is a substituted 5 or 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl group or a 6,5- or 6,6-fused biaryl or heterobiaryl group. Compounds of formula (I) exhibit surprisingly high efficacies for human cathepsin S, excellent selectivity verses other mammalian cathepsins and are useful for treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, transplant rejection, diabetes, Sjogrens syndrome, Grave's disease, systemic lupus erythematosis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atherosclerosis, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Martin Quibell, John Paul Watts, Nicholas Sean Flinn
  • Publication number: 20150164912
    Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, complex or pro-drug thereof, wherein: one of R3 and R4 is H, and the other is selected from C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-haloalkyl, C1-6-alkoxy, and C6-12-aralkyl; or R3 and R4 are each independently selected from C1-6-alkyl and halo; R9 is a substituted 5 or 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl group or a 6,5- or 6,6-fused biaryl or heterobiaryl group. Compounds of formula (I) exhibit surprisingly high efficacies for human cathepsin S, excellent selectivity verses other mammalian cathepsins and are useful for treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, transplant rejection, diabetes, Sjogrens syndrome, Grave's disease, systemic lupus erythematosis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atherosclerosis, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Martin Quibell, John Paul Watts, Nicholas Sean Flinn
  • Patent number: 8933109
    Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, complex or pro-drug thereof, wherein: one of R3 and R4 is H, and the other is selected from C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-haloalkyl, C1-6-alkoxy, and C6-12-aralkyl; or R3 and R4 are each independently selected from C1-6-alkyl and halo; R9 is a substituted 5 or 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl group or a 6,5- or 6,6-fused biaryl or heterobiaryl group. Compounds of formula (I) exhibit surprisingly high efficacies for human cathepsin S, excellent selectivity verses other mammalian cathepsins and are useful for treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, transplant rejection, diabetes, Sjogrens syndrome, Grave's disease, systemic lupus erythematosis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atherosclerosis, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Amura Limited
    Inventors: Martin Quibell, John Paul Watts, Nicholas Sean Flinn
  • Patent number: 8877927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, complex or pro-drug thereof (I), wherein: one of R1 and R2 is H, and the other is selected from F and Cl, or R1 and R2 are both F; R3 is selected from cyclopentyl and cyclohexyl; R4 is an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered monocyclic or an 8- to 10-membered bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl ring which includes up to four heteroatoms. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I), and the use of such compounds in the treatment of a disease selected from osteoporosis, Paget's disease, Chagas's disease, malaria, gingival diseases, hypercalaemia, metabolic bone disease, diseases involving matrix or cartilage degradation, and bone cancer disorders such as bone metastases and associated pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Grunenthal GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Quibell, John Paul Watts