EPO Publishes MOF Linkers Patent Application by Universiteit Antwerpen
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The EPO published patent application EP4326436A1 for MOF (Metal-Organic Framework) and MOF linkers and their manufacturing method, filed by Universiteit Antwerpen. The inventors are Christophe Vande Velde, Rosa Fucci, and Leili Esrafili-Dizaji. The application covers IPC classifications B01J 31/26 and C07D 333/40, relating to catalysts and heterocyclic compounds. The patent designates all standard European contracting states including AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, and TR.
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The EPO published patent application EP4326436A1 for MOF (Metal-Organic Framework) compositions, MOF linkers, and manufacturing methods thereof. The application names Universiteit Antwerpen as applicant and designates all standard European contracting states. The IPC classifications indicate applications in heterogeneous catalysis (B01J) and heterocyclic chemistry (C07D, specifically thiophene derivatives). Affected parties including chemical manufacturers, materials science companies, and research institutions developing MOF-based materials should review the published claims to assess potential freedom-to-operate implications in European markets.
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MOF, MOF LINKERS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
Publication EP4326436A1 Kind: A1 Apr 15, 2026
Applicants
Universiteit Antwerpen
Inventors
VANDE VELDE, Christophe, FUCCI, Rosa, ESRAFILI-DIZAJI, Leili
IPC Classifications
B01J 31/26 20060101AFI20221028BHEP C07D 333/40 20060101ALI20221028BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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