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).

  • Patent number: 9790226
    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: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    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. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Publication number: 20170266191
    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: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Patent number: 9758524
    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: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    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
  • Publication number: 20170239351
    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: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20170231995
    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: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20170231986
    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: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Acerta Pharma B.V.
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20170224819
    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: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Patent number: 9718828
    Abstract: Provided are 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in therapy. In particular, provided is the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignees: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP., MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: Adrianus Petrus Antonius De Man, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Hans C. A. Raaijmakers, Allard Kaptein, Arthur A. Oubrie, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans, Tjeerd A. Barf, Alan B. Cooper, Ronald M. Kim, Sobhana Babu Boga, Hugh Y. Zhu, Xiaolei Gao, Xin Yao, Rajan Anand, Hao Wu, Shilan Liu, Chundao Yang, Abdul-Basit Alhassan, James Wang, Younong Yu, Jian Liu, Henry M. Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20170136014
    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: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Ahmed Hamdy, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20170095471
    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: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Hamdy Ahmed, Wayne Rothbaum, Raquel Izumi, Brian Lannutti, Todd Covey, Roger Ulrich, Dave Johnson, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20170035881
    Abstract: Therapeutic combinations of an interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4) inhibitor and a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor are described. In some embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising combinations of an IRAK4 inhibitor and a BTK inhibitor, and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions for treating a disease, in particular a cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Lannutti, Wayne Rothbaum, Tjeerd Barf, Allard Kaptein
  • Publication number: 20170029428
    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: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Fritz Blatter, Tim Ingallinera, Tjeerd Barf, Edwin Aret, Cecile Krejsa, Jerry Evarts
  • Publication number: 20170008899
    Abstract: Provided are 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in therapy. In particular, provided is the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicants: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP., MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: ADRIANUS PETRUS ANTONIUS DE MAN, JAN-GERARD STERRENBURG, HANS C. A. RAAIJMAKERS, ALLARD KAPTEIN, ARTHUR A. OUBRIE, JOHANNES BERNARDUS MARI REWINKEL, CHRISTIAAN GERARDUS JOHANNES MARIA JANS, JACOBUS C.H.M. WIJKMANS, TJEERD A. BARF, ALAN B. COOPER, RONALD M. KIM, SOBHANA BABU BOGA, HUGH Y. ZHU, XIAOLEI GAO, XIN YAO, RAJAN ANAND, HAO WU, SHILAN LIU, CHUNDAO YANG, ABDUL-BASIT ALHASSAN, JAMES WANG, YOUNONG YU, JIAN LIU, HENRY M. VACCARO
  • Publication number: 20160159810
    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 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Petrus Antonius de Adrianu Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C.A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Publication number: 20160151364
    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 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Petrus Antonius de Adrianu Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C. A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Patent number: 9290504
    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 Brutons Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Petrus Antonius De Adrianus Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C. A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Publication number: 20140221333
    Abstract: Provided are 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in therapy. In particular, provided is the use of membered fused pyridine ring compounds in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Adrianus Petrus Antonius De Man, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Han C.A. Raaijmakers, Allard Kaptein, Arthura A. Oubrie, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Jacobus C.H.M. Wijkamans, Tjeerd A. Barf, Alan B. Cooper, Ronald M. Kim, Sobhana Babu Boga, Hugh Y. Zhu, Xiaolei Gao, Xin Yao, Rajan Anand, Hao Wu, Shilan Liu, Chundao Yang, Abdul-Basit Alhassan, James Wang, Younong Yu, Jian Liu, Henry M. Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20140155385
    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 Brutons Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christian Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Petrus Antonius De Adrianus Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C.A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C.H.M. Wijkmans
  • Publication number: 20140155406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds of 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 in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Petrus Antonius De Adrianus Man, Jacobus C.H.M. Wijkmans, Jan-Gerard Sterrenburg, Han C.A. Raaijmakers, Tjeerd A. Barf, Rogier Christian Buijsman, Arthur A. Oubrie, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Herman Thijs Stock
  • Publication number: 20100113435
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds with the formula (II) and also to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, to processes for their preparation, as well as to the use of the compounds in medicine and for the preparation of a medicament which acts on the human 11-?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Tjeerd BARF, Rikard Emond, Guido Kurz, Jerk Vallgarda, Marianne Nilsson