Patents by Inventor Tjeerd Barf

Tjeerd Barf 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: 20200069796
    Abstract: Therapeutic compositions and methods of using the compositions, including combinations of a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, a phosphomositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, including PI3K inhibitors selective for the ?- and ?-isoforms and selective for both y- and ?-isoforms (PI3K-?,?, PI3K-?, and PI3K-?, a programmed death 1 (PD-1) or programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor, and/or a Janus kinase-2 (JAK-2) inhibitor are described. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a PD-1 monoclonal antibody and a BTK inhibitor. In other embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a PD-L1 monoclonal antibody and a BTK inhibitor. In other embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a PD-1 inhibitor, a BTK inhibitor, and a PI3K˜? inhibitor. In other embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a PD-L1 inhibitor, a BTK inhibitor, and a PI3K˜? inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20190381044
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a BTK inhibitor to treat solid tumor cancers by modulation of the tumor microenvironment, including macrophages, monocytes, mast cells, helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, regulatory T cells, natural killer cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, regulatory B cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and fibroblasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20190376971
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits for assessment of drug target occupancy in Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) in a selective and sensitive manner for use with BTK inhibitor therapy in the treatment of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) mediated disorders, including cancers, inflammatory diseases, and immune and autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein, Saskia Verkaik, Dennis Demont, Todd Covey, Bas Van De Kar, Bart Van Lith, Michael Gulrajani
  • Publication number: 20190358235
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention includes a therapeutic combination of a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, including PI3K inhibitors selective for the ?- and ?-isoforms and selective for both ?- and ?-isoforms, and a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. In some embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a BTK inhibitor and a PI3K-? inhibitor to treat solid tumor cancers by modulation of the tumor microenvironment, including macrophages, monocytes, mast cells, helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, regulatory T cells, natural killer cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, regulatory B cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and fibroblasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ahmed HAMDY, Wayne ROTHBAUM, Raquel IZUMI, Brian LANNUTTI, Todd COVEY, Roger ULRICH, Dave JOHNSON, Tjeerd BARF, Allard KAPTEIN
  • Publication number: 20190337949
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention relates to crystalline solid forms, including hydrates, polymorphs, and salt forms, of (S)-4-(8-amino-3-(1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide. In some embodiments, the invention relates to amorphous solid forms of (S)-4-(8-amino-3-(1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide. In some embodiments, the invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the solid forms, and methods for treating conditions or disorders by administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition that includes the forms, including pharmaceutical compositions and methods for overcoming the effects of acid reducing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Fritz Blatter, Tim Ingallinera, Tjeerd Barf, Edwin Aret, Cecile Krejsa, Jerry Evarts
  • Publication number: 20190290644
    Abstract: Therapeutic methods of treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL) are described. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of treating CLL and SLL using a BTK inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of treating subtypes of CLL and SLL using a BTK inhibitor, including subtypes of CLL in patients sensitive to thrombosis and subtypes of CLL that increase monocytes and NK cells in peripheral blood after treatment with a BTK inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of treating CLL and SLL using a combination of a BTK inhibitor and an anti-CD20 antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20190276456
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Adrianus Petrus Antonius de Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C.A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C.H.M. Wijkmans
  • Patent number: 10328080
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention includes a therapeutic combination of a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, including PI3K inhibitors selective for the ?- and ?-isoforms and selective for both ?- and ?-isoforms, and a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. In some embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a BTK inhibitor and a PI3K-? inhibitor to treat solid tumor cancers by modulation of the tumor microenvironment, including macrophages, monocytes, mast cells, helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, regulatory T cells, natural killer cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, regulatory B cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and fibroblasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Acerta Pharma, B.V.
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Patent number: 10272083
    Abstract: Therapeutic methods of treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL) are described. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of treating CLL and SLL using a BTK inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of treating subtypes of CLL and SLL using a BTK inhibitor, including subtypes of CLL in patients sensitive to thrombosis and subtypes of CLL that increase monocytes and NK cells in peripheral blood after treatment with a BTK inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of treating CLL and SLL using a combination of a BTK inhibitor and an anti-CD20 antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: ACERTA PHARMA B.V.
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Patent number: 10239883
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Adrianus Petrus Antonius de Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C. A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Patent number: 10167291
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention relates to crystalline solid forms, including hydrates, polymorphs, and salt forms, of (S)-4-(8-amino-3-(1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide. In some embodiments, the invention relates to amorphous solid forms of (S)-4-(8-amino-3-(1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide. In some embodiments, the invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the solid forms, and methods for treating conditions or disorders by administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition that includes the forms, including pharmaceutical compositions and methods for overcoming the effects of acid reducing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Acerta Pharma B.V.
    Inventors: Fritz Blatter, Tim Ingallinera, Tjeerd Barf, Edwin Aret, Cecile Krejsa, Jerry Evarts
  • Publication number: 20180369244
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic methods of using a BTK inhibitor to treat solid tumor cancers by modulation of the tumor microenvironment, including macrophages, monocytes, mast cells, helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, regulatory T cells, natural killer cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, regulatory B cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and fibroblasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20180318297
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention relates to a BTK inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, cocrystal, ester, prodrug, solvate, hydrate or derivative thereof, or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, in some embodiments, the present invention relates to imidazopyrazine compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and the use of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment of a hyperproliferative disorder, an inflammatory disorder, an immune disorder, or an autoimmune disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Tjeerd Barf, Edwin de Zwart, Saskia Verkaik, Niels Hoogenboom, Dennis Demont
  • Publication number: 20180250400
    Abstract: Therapeutic combinations of a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, including PI3K inhibitors selective for the ?- and ?-isoforms and selective for both ?- and ?-isoforms (PI3K-?,?, PI3K-?, and PI3K-?, a Janus kinase-2 (JAK-2) inhibitor, a cyclin-dependent kinase-4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitor, and/or a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor are described. In certain embodiments, the invention includes therapeutic combinations of a cyclin-dependent kinase-4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitor and a BTK inhibitor, a PI3K-? inhibitor and a BTK inhibitor, a JAK-2 and a BTK inhibitor, and a JAK-2, PI3K-?, and BTK inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20180250298
    Abstract: Therapeutic combinations of a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, including PI3K inhibitors selective for the ?- and ?-isoforms and selective for both ?- and ?-isoforms (PI3K-?,?, PI3K-?, and PI3K-?), a Janus kinase-2 (JAK-2) inhibitor, a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, and/or a B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitor are described. In some embodiments, the invention provides therapeutic combinations of a PI3K-? inhibitor and a BTK inhibitor, a JAK-2 and a BTK inhibitor, and a BCL-2 and BTK inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20180208596
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention relates to crystalline solid forms, including hydrates, polymorphs, and salt forms, of (S)-4-(8-amino-3-(1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide. In some embodiments, the invention relates to amorphous solid forms of (S)-4-(8-amino-3-(1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide. In some embodiments, the invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the solid forms, and methods for treating conditions or disorders by administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition that includes the forms, including pharmaceutical compositions and methods for overcoming the effects of acid reducing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Fritz Blatter, Tim Ingallinera, Tjeerd Barf, Edwin Aret, Cecile Krejsa, Jerry Evarts
  • Publication number: 20180207154
    Abstract: Therapeutic combinations of a Janus kinase-2 (JAK-2) inhibitor, a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, and/or a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, including PI3K inhibitors selective for the ?- and ?-isoforms and selective for both ?- and ?-isoforms, are described. In some embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising combinations of (1) a PI3K-?inhibitor and a BTK inhibitor, (2) a JAK-2 inhibitor and a BTK inhibitor, or (3) a JAK-2 inhibitor, PI3K-? inhibitor, and BTK inhibitor, and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions for treating a disease, in particular a cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20180179212
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Adrianus Petrus Antonius de Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C.A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C.H.M. Wijkmans
  • Patent number: 9949971
    Abstract: Therapeutic combinations of a Janus kinase-2 (JAK-2) inhibitor, a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, and/or a phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, including PI3K inhibitors selective for the ?- and ?-isoforms and selective for both ?- and ?-isoforms, are described. In some embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising combinations of (1) a PI3K-? inhibitor and a BTK inhibitor, (2) a JAK-2 inhibitor and a BTK inhibitor, or (3) a JAK-2 inhibitor, PI3K-? inhibitor, and BTK inhibitor, and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions for treating a disease, in particular a cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Acerta Pharma B.V.
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Patent number: 9796721
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention relates to crystalline solid forms, including hydrates, polymorphs, and salt forms, of (S)-4-(8-amino-3-(1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide. In some embodiments, the invention relates to amorphous solid forms of (S)-4-(8-amino-3-(1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide. In some embodiments, the invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the solid forms, and methods for treating conditions or disorders by administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition that includes the forms, including pharmaceutical compositions and methods for overcoming the effects of acid reducing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Acerta Pharma B.V.
    Inventors: Fritz Blatter, Tim Ingallinera, Tjeerd Barf, Edwin Aret, Cecile Krejsa, Jerry Evarts