Patents by Inventor Vega Masiganani

Vega Masiganani 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).

  • Gonococcal proteins and nucleic acids
    Patent number: 7504111
    Abstract: The invention provides proteins from gonococcus (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), including amino acid sequences, the corresponding nucleotide sequences, expression data, and serological data. The proteins are useful antigens for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, and/or diagnostics. They are also useful for distinguishing between gonococcus and meningococcus and, in particular, between gonococcus and serogroup B meningococcus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics S.R.L.
    Inventors: Maria Rita Fontana, Mariagrazia Pizza, Vega Masiganani, Elisabetta Monaci