Patents by Inventor Lothar Stitz

Lothar Stitz 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: 20230233662
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Patent number: 11672856
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Karl-Josef Kallen, Thomas Kramps, Margit Schnee, Benjamin Petsch, Lothar Stitz
  • Publication number: 20220288239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an mRNA sequence, comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Additionally the present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Furthermore it also discloses the use of the mRNA sequence or the composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, especially a vaccine, e.g. for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of Rabies virus infections. The present invention further describes a method of treatment or prophylaxis of rabies using the mRNA sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Margit SCHNEE, Thomas KRAMPS, Lothar STITZ, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Patent number: 11369694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an mRNA sequence, comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Additionally the present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Furthermore it also discloses the use of the mRNA sequence or the composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, especially a vaccine, e.g. for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of Rabies virus infections. The present invention further describes a method of treatment or prophylaxis of rabies using the mRNA sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Margit Schnee, Thomas Kramps, Lothar Stitz, Benjamin Petsch
  • Publication number: 20210030866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Publication number: 20210023199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in an elderly patient preferably exhibiting an age of at least 50 years, more preferably of at least 55 years, 60 years, 65 years, 70 years, or older, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the patient and eliciting an immune response in said patient. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Publication number: 20200316189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Publication number: 20200268908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an mRNA sequence, comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Additionally the present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Furthermore it also discloses the use of the mRNA sequence or the composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, especially a vaccine, e.g. for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of Rabies virus infections. The present invention further describes a method of treatment or prophylaxis of rabies using the mRNA sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Margit SCHNEE, Thomas KRAMPS, Lothar STITZ, Benjamin PETSCH
  • Patent number: 10729761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef Kallen, Thomas Kramps, Margit Schnee, Benjamin Petsch, Lothar Stitz
  • Patent number: 10682426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an mRNA sequence, comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Additionally the present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Furthermore it also discloses the use of the mRNA sequence or the composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, especially a vaccine, e.g. for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of Rabies virus infections. The present invention further describes a method of treatment or prophylaxis of rabies using the mRNA sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Margit Schnee, Thomas Kramps, Lothar Stitz, Benjamin Petsch
  • Patent number: 10596252
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef Kallen, Thomas Kramps, Margit Schnee, Benjamin Petsch, Lothar Stitz
  • Publication number: 20190167782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Publication number: 20190151438
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in an elderly patient preferably exhibiting an age of at least 50 years, more preferably of at least 55 years, 60 years, 65 years, 70 years, or older, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the patient and eliciting an immune response in said patient. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Publication number: 20190054164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Patent number: 10172935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef Kallen, Thomas Kramps, Margit Schnee, Benjamin Petsch, Lothar Stitz
  • Publication number: 20170266268
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Publication number: 20170196969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Publication number: 20170182150
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in an elderly patient preferably exhibiting an age of at least 50 years, more preferably of at least 55 years, 60 years, 65 years, 70 years, or older, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the patient and eliciting an immune response in said patient. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef KALLEN, Thomas KRAMPS, Margit SCHNEE, Benjamin PETSCH, Lothar STITZ
  • Patent number: 9623095
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vaccines comprising at least one mRNA encoding at least one antigen for use in the treatment of a disease in newborns and/or infants, preferably exhibiting an age of not more than 2 years, preferably of not more than 1 year, more preferably of not more than 9 months or even 6 months, wherein the treatment comprises vaccination of the newborn or infant and eliciting an immune response in said newborn or infant. The present invention is furthermore directed to kits and kits of parts comprising such a vaccine and/or its components and to methods applying such a vaccine or kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Karl-Josef Kallen, Thomas Kramps, Margit Schnee, Benjamin Petsch, Lothar Stitz
  • Publication number: 20160166711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an mRNA sequence, comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Additionally the present invention relates to a composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences comprising a coding region, encoding at least one antigenic peptide or protein of Rabies virus or a fragment, variant or derivative thereof. Furthermore it also discloses the use of the mRNA sequence or the composition comprising a plurality of mRNA sequences for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, especially a vaccine, e.g. for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of Rabies virus infections. The present invention further describes a method of treatment or prophylaxis of rabies using the mRNA sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Margit SCHNEE, Thomas KRAMPS, Lothar STITZ, Benjamin PETSCH