Patents by Inventor Malik Merza

Malik Merza 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: 8114666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Patent number: 8114667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Patent number: 8058062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Publication number: 20110275147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Publication number: 20110275149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Publication number: 20110275148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Patent number: 8021663
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Patent number: 8007801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Patent number: 8007802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Patent number: 8003107
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Publication number: 20110201786
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Publication number: 20110201790
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Publication number: 20110201788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Publication number: 20110201787
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Publication number: 20110201789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Patent number: 7993649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Patent number: 7960174
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Publication number: 20110033870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventor: Malik MERZA
  • Patent number: 7799562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventor: Malik Merza
  • Publication number: 20100112608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of animal health and in particular to Lawsonia intracellularis. In particular, the invention relates to a method of diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infection and a diagnostic test kit using Lawsonia intracellularis-specific antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the method or test kit for diagnosing Lawsonia intracellularis infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Malik Merza