Patents by Inventor Pascal Merchiers

Pascal Merchiers 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: 20240141030
    Abstract: VEGF-binding molecules, preferably VEGF-binding immunoglobulin single variable domains like VHHs and domain antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and their use in the treatment of diseases that are associated with VEGF-mediated effects on angiogenesis. Nucleic acids encoding VEGF-binding molecules, host cells and methods for preparing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas GSCHWIND, Eric BORGES, Joachim BOUCNEAU, Evelyn DE TAVERNIER, Joost KOLKMAN, Pascal MERCHIERS
  • Publication number: 20240092928
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind to human CD38. In particular, the antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof are defined by particular functional characteristics. The antibodies present features compatible for manufacturing and can be provided as fully human antibodies (e.g., fully human monoclonal antibodies or antigen-binding fragments) that can be useful for medical methods and compositions, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Pascal Merchiers, Anne Goubier, Kevin Moulder, Nina Eissler, Josephine Salimu, Simone Filosto, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Hemanta Baruah, Bianka Prinz
  • Publication number: 20240076391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human CCR8 (hCCR8) binders, wherein the hCCR8 binder is cross-reactive with a non-human primate CCR8. Such binders are particularly useful for the depletion of intra-tumoural regulatory T-cells and immunotherapy in general.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Hui Qi Lu, Catelijne Stortelers, Nadia Van Boxel, Shanna Van Zwam, Jimmy Borloo, Bruno Dombrecht, Jo Van Ginderachter, Pascal Merchiers, Rosa Martin
  • Patent number: 11919960
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD25 antibodies, which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in 5 pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Pascal Merchiers, Sergio Quezada
  • Publication number: 20240052044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human CCR8 (hCCR8) binders, wherein the hCCR8 binder is a non-blocking binder of hCCR8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Hui Qi Lu, Catelijne Stortelers, Nadia Van Boxel, Shanna Van Zwam, Jimmy Borloo, Bruno Dombrecht, Jo Van Ginderachter, Pascal Merchiers, Rosa Martin
  • Publication number: 20240052045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human CCR8 (hCCR8) binders, wherein the hCCR8 binder is cross-reactive with murine CCR8. Such binders are particularly useful for the depletion of intra-tumoural regulatory T-cells and immunotherapy in general.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Hui Qi Lu, Catelijne Stortelers, Nadia Van Boxel, Shanna Van Zwam, Jimmy Borloo, Bruno Dombrecht, Jo Van Ginderachter, Pascal Merchiers, Rosa Martin
  • Patent number: 11879014
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to use of an anti-CD25 antibody, not inhibiting IL-2-CD25 interaction, with enhanced binding to activating Fc gamma Rs that lead to effective depletion of tumor-infiltrating Treg cells and improved control of established tumors. Combination with anti-programmed cell death protein-1 antibodies further improves tumor rejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Pascal Merchiers, Sergio Quezada, Karl Peggs, Frederick Arce Vargas, Isabelle Solomon
  • Publication number: 20240018248
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising a Treg depletor and an LTBR agonist. Such a combination is particularly useful for use in the treatment of a cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Gabriele Bergers, Elizabeth Allen, Bruno Dombrecht, Pascal Merchiers, Jo Van Ginderachter
  • Patent number: 11873341
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25, in particular an anti CD25-a-674 antibody which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. The claimed antibody binds to the epitopes: YQCVQGYRALHRGP (150 to 163) or SVCKMTHGKTRWTQP (166 to 180) on CD25 Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Pascal Merchiers, Sergio Quezada
  • Patent number: 11851494
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD25 antibodies, which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Pascal Merchiers, Sergio Quezada
  • Patent number: 11814434
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25, in particular an anti CD25-a-672 antibody which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. The claimed antibody binds to the epitopes: PHATFKAMA YKEGTM (42-56) and YQCVQGYRALH (150-160) on CD25. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Pascal Merchiers, Mark Brown, James Geoghegan, Bianka Prinz, Sergio Quezada
  • Patent number: 11802160
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD25 antibodies, which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in pharmaceutical composition and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Pascal Merchiers, Mark Brown, Sergio Quezada, James Geoghegan, Bianka Prinz
  • Patent number: 11802161
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25, in particular an anti CD25-a-634 antibody which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Pascal Merchiers, Mark Brown, James Geoghegan, Bianka Prinz, Sergio Quezada
  • Patent number: 11787866
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD25 antibodies, which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in pharmaceutical composition and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Pascal Merchiers, Mark Brown, Sergio Quezada, James Geoghegan, Bianka Prinz
  • Patent number: 11780930
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind to human CD38. In particular, the antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof are defined by particular functional characteristics. The antibodies present features compatible for manufacturing and can be provided as fully human antibodies (e.g., fully human monoclonal antibodies or antigen-binding fragments) that can be useful for medical methods and compositions, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: BLACK BELT THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Pascal Merchiers, Anne Goubier, Kevin Moulder, Nina Eissler, Josephine Salimu, Simone Filosto, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Hemanta Baruah, Bianka Prinz
  • Patent number: 11697688
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD25, in particular an anti CD25-a-674 antibody which do not block the binding of CD25 to IL-2 or IL-2 signalling. The claimed antibody binds to the epitopes: QCVQGYRA and RWTQPQLICTG on CD25 Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences can be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignees: Tusk Therapeutics Ltd., Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Pascal Merchiers, Mark Brown, James Geoghegan, Bianka Prinz, Sergio Quezada
  • Publication number: 20230203146
    Abstract: Ang2-binding molecules, preferably Ang2-binding immunoglobulin single variable domains like VHHs and domain antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and their use in the treatment of diseases that are associated with Ang2-mediated effects on angiogenesis. Nucleic acids encoding Ang2-binding molecules, host cells and methods for preparing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Rene Georg OTT, Eric BORGES, Andreas GSCHWIND, Joachim BOUCNEAU, Marie-Ange BUYSE, Erik DEPLA, Pascal MERCHIERS, Frederik STEVENAERT
  • Publication number: 20230103584
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD38. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD38 antibodies. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences present features compatible with pharmaceutical manufacturing and development can be provided as fully human antibodies (e.g., fully human monoclonal antibodies or antigen-binding fragments) that can be useful for medical methods and compositions, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Pascal Merchiers, Anne Goubier, Kevin Moulder, Nina Eissler, Josephine Salimu, Simone Filosto, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Hemanta Baruah, Bianka Prinz
  • Publication number: 20230089373
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD38. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD38 antibodies. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences present features compatible with pharmaceutical manufacturing and development can be provided as fully human antibodies (e.g., fully human monoclonal antibodies or antigen-binding fragments) that can be useful for medical methods and compositions, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Anne GOUBIER, Josephine SALIMU, Kevin MOULDER, Beatriz GOYENECHEA CORZO, Simone FILOSTO, Pascal MERCHIERS, Nina EISSLER, Hemanta BARUAH, Bianka PRINZ
  • Patent number: 11542338
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD38. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD38 antibodies. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences present features compatible with pharmaceutical manufacturing and development can be provided as fully human antibodies (e.g., fully human monoclonal antibodies or antigen-binding fragments) that can be useful for medical methods and compositions, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: BLACK BELT THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Anne Goubier, Josephine Salimu, Kevin Moulder, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Simone Filosto, Pascal Merchiers, Nina Eissler, Hemanta Baruah, Bianka Prinz