Patents by Inventor Paul W Finn

Paul W Finn 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: 8071620
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds of the following formula, which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity wherein: A is independently an unsubstituted or substituted bicyclic C9-10heteroaryl group (e.g., quinolinyl; quinoxalinyl; benzoxazolyl; benzothiazolyl); Q is an acid leader group, and is independently an unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated C1-7alkylene group having a backbone length of 4 or less; with the proviso that if A is unsubstituted benzothiazol-2-yl, then Q is an unsaturated group; and with the proviso that if A is unsubstituted quinolin-6-yl, then Q is unsubstituted at the ?-position; and with the proviso that A is not benzimidazol-2-yl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Victor Andrianov, Olga Habarova, Daina Lolya, Irina Piskunova
  • Publication number: 20110275810
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity of the following formula: The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and in the treatment of conditions mediated by HDAC, cancer, proliferative conditions, psoriasis, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria-Rosario Romero-Martin, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Igor Starchenkov, Daina Lolya, Vija Gailite
  • Patent number: 7981895
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity of the following formula: The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and in the treatment of conditions mediated by HDAC, cancer, proliferative conditions, psoriasis, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria-Rosario Romero-Martin, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Igor Starchenkov, Daina Lolya, Vija Gailite
  • Publication number: 20110105572
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: wherein: A is a C5-20heteroaryl or C5-20carboaryl group and is optionally substituted; Q1 is a C2-7alkylene group having a backbone of at least 2 carbon atoms, and is optionally substituted; J is —N(R1)C(?O)— or —C(?O)N(R1)—; R1 is hydrogen, C1-7alkyl, C3-20heterocyclyl, or C5-20aryl; and, Q2 is C1-7alkylene, C5-20arylene, C5-20arylene-C1-7alkylene, or C1-7alkylene-C5-20arylene having a backbone of at least 3 carbon atoms, and is optionally substituted; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to treat proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G. Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Igor Starchenkov, Klara Dikovska, Rasma M. Bokaldere, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Victor Andrianov, Daina Lolya, Valentina Semenikhina, Andris Amolins, C. John Harris, James E.S. Duffy
  • Patent number: 7880020
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the formula (1) wherein: A is an aryl group; Q1 is an aryl leader group having a backbone of at least 2 carbon atoms; J is an amide linkage selected from: —NR1C(?O)— and —C(?O)NR1—; R1 is an amido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psorias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Clare J Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Igor Starchenkov, Klara Dikovska, Rasma M Bokaldere, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Victor Andrianov, Daina Lolya, Valentina Semenikhina, Andris Amolins, C. John Harris, James E S Duffy
  • Publication number: 20100249197
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the formula (1) wherein: A is an aryl group; Q1 is an aryl leader group having a backbone of at least 2 carbon atoms; J is an amide linkage selected from: —NR1C(?O)— and —C(?O)NR1—; R1 is an amido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G. Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Igor Starchenkov, Klara Dikovska, Rasma Bokaldere, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Victor Andrianov, Daina Lolya, Valentina Semenikhina, Andris Amolins, C. John Harris, James E.S. Duffy
  • Publication number: 20100093743
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds of the following formula, which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity wherein: A is independently an unsubstituted or substituted bicyclic C9-10heteroaryl group (e.g., quinolinyl; quinoxalinyl; benzoxazolyl; benzothiazolyl); Q is an acid leader group, and is independently an unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated C1 7alkylene group having a backbone length of 4 or less; with the proviso that if A is unsubstituted benzothiazol-2-yl, then Q is an unsaturated group; and with the proviso that if A is unsubstituted quinolin-6-yl, then Q is unsubstituted at the ?-position; and with the proviso that A is not benzimidazol-2-yl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul W. FINN, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Victor Andrianov, Olga Habarova, Daina Lolya, Irina Piskunova
  • Patent number: 7652036
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds of the following formula, which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity wherein: A is independently an unsubstituted or substituted bicyclic C9-10heteroaryl group (e.g., quinolinyl; quinoxalinyl; benzoxazolyl; benzothiazolyl); Q is an acid leader group, and is independently an unsubstituted or substituted, saturated or unsaturated C17alkylene group having a backbone length of 4 or less; with the proviso that if A is unsubstituted benzothiazol-2-yl, then Q is an unsaturated group; and with the proviso that if A is unsubstituted quinolin-6-yl, then Q is unsubstituted at the ?-position; and with the proviso that A is not benzimidazol-2-yl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Victor Andrianov, Olga Habarova, Daina Lolya, Irina Piskunova
  • Patent number: 7629343
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity of the following formula: wherein: Cy is independently a cyclyl group; Q1 is independently a covalent bond or cyclyl leader group; the piperazin-1,4-diyl group is optionally substituted; J1 is independently a covalent bond or —C(?; O)—; J2 is independently —C(?O)— or —S(?O)2—; Q2 is independently an acid leader group; wherein: Cy is independently: C3-20carbocyclyl, C3-20heterocyclyl, or C5-20aryl; and is optionally substituted; Q1 is independently: a covalent bond; C1-7alkylene; or C1-7alkylene-X—C1-7alkylene, —X—C1-7alkylene, or C1-7alkylene-X—, wherein X is —O— or —S—; and is optionally substituted; Q2 is independently: C4-8alkylene; and is optionally substituted; and has a backbone length of at least 4 atoms; or: Q2 is independently: C5-20arylene; C5-20arylene-C1-7alkylene; C1-7alkylene-C5-20arylene; or, C1-7alkylene-C5-20arylene-C1-7alkylene; and is optionally substituted; and has a backbone le
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria-Rosario Romero-Martin, James Ritchie, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Igor Starchenkov, Daina Lolya, Vija Gailite
  • Patent number: 7569724
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the formula (1) wherein: A is an aryl group; Q1 is an aryl leader group having a backbone of at least 2 carbon atoms; J is an amide linkage selected from: —NR1C(?O)— and —C(?O)NR1-; R1 is an amido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Clare J Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Igor Starchenkov, Klara Dikovska, Rasma M Bokaldere, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Victor Andrianov, Daina Lolya, Valentina Semenikhina, Andris Amolins, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
  • Patent number: 7465719
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds of the formula (I), which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity: wherein: J is a linking functional group and is independently:—O —C(?O)— or —C(?O)—O — or —C(?O)—; Cy is a cyclyl group and is independently: C3-20carbocyclyl, C3-20heterocyclyl, or C5-20aryl; and is optionally substituted; Q1 is a cyclyl leader group, and is independently a divalent bidentate group obtained by removing two hydrogen atoms from a ring carbon atom of a saturated monocyclic hydrocarbon having from 4 to 7 ring atoms, or by removing two hydrogen atoms from a ring carbon atom of saturated monocyclic heterocyclic compound having from 4 to 7 ring atoms including 1 nitrogen ring atom or 1 oxygen ring atom; and is optionally substituted; Q2 is an acid leader group, and is independently: C1-8alkylene; and is optionally substituted; or: Q2 is an acid leader group, and is independently: C5-20arylene; C5-20arylene-C1-7alkylene; C1-7alkylene-C5-20arylene; or C1-7alkylene-C5-20ary
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Aleksandrs Gutcaits, Irena Olutnika, Ludmila Serpionova, Vija Gailite, Rasma Bokaldere
  • Publication number: 20080269237
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity of the following formula: The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and in the treatment of conditions mediated by HDAC, cancer, proliferative conditions, psoriasis, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Clare J. WATKINS, Maria-Rosario Romero-Martin, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Igor Starchenkov, Daina Lolya, Vija Gailite
  • Publication number: 20080161401
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G. Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Irina Piskunova, Igor Starchenkov, Victor Andrianov, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
  • Patent number: 7183298
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Clare J Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Irina Piskunova, Igor Starchenkov, Victor Andrianov, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
  • Patent number: 6960685
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: wherein: A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is an amide linkage selected from: —NR1C(?O)— and —C(?O)NR1—; R1 is an amido substituent; X is an ether heteroatom, and is —O— or —S—; and, R2 and R3 are each independently an ether group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: TopoTarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Clare J Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Daina Lolya, Igor Starchenkov, Rasma M Bokaldere, Valentina Semenikhina, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
  • Patent number: 6888027
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Topotarget UK Limited
    Inventors: Clare J Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Irina Piskunova, Igor Starchenkov, Victor Andrianov, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
  • Publication number: 20040198830
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula(l) wherein: A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is an amide linkage selected from: —NR1C(═O)— and —C(═O)NR1—; R1 is an amido substituent; X is an ether heteroatom, and is —O— or —S—; and, R2 and R3 are each independently an ether group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ether chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Daina Lolya, Igor Starchenkov, Rasma M Bokaldere, Valentina Semenikhina, C. John Harris, James E.S. Duffy
  • Publication number: 20040092598
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the formula (1) wherein: A is an aryl group; Q1 is an aryl leader group having a backbone of at least 2 carbon atoms; J is an amide linkage selected from: —NR1C(═O)—and —C(═O)NR1—; R1 is an amido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G. Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Igor Starchenkov, Klara Dikovska, Rasma Bokaldere, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Victor Andrianov, Daina Lolya, Valentina Seminkhina, Andris Amolins, C.John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
  • Publication number: 20040077726
    Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S (═O)2NR1— and —NR1S(═O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(═O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Clare Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Irina Piskunova, Igor Starchenkov, Victor Andrianov, C. John Harris, James E.S. Duffy
  • Publication number: 20030229108
    Abstract: This invention pertains to active barbituric acid analogs which inhibit HIF-1 activity (e.g., the interaction between HIF-1&agr; and p300) and thereby inhibit angiogenesis, tumorigensis, and proliferative conditions, such as cancer. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HIF-1 activity, and to inhibit angiogensis, tumorigensis, and proliferative conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Jackie Y De Belin, Maria-Rosario Romero-Martin, Paul W Finn, Lee G Sayers, Norman M Law, David C Billington, Stephen Ryley, Shoumo Bhattacharya