Systems and Methods for Monitoring Efficacy of Cytotoxic Treatment
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP4500551A1 for Washington University, covering systems and methods for monitoring the efficacy of cytotoxic treatments. The patent application includes IPC classifications related to health informatics (G16H), pharmaceutical compositions (A61K), and genetic testing methods (C12Q). The designated contracting states include all major European Economic Area countries, granting Washington University exclusive intellectual property rights in Europe upon grant.
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The EPO published patent application EP4500551A1, establishing Washington University's intellectual property rights in Europe for systems and methods of monitoring cytotoxic treatment efficacy. The application includes specific IPC classifications covering health informatics (G16H), pharmaceutical compositions (A61K), and genetic testing methods (C12Q). Designated contracting states include all major European Economic Area countries.
For companies developing diagnostic or monitoring systems for cancer treatments, this patent publication establishes prior art and may require freedom-to-operate analysis. Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers utilizing similar technologies in Europe should assess potential infringement risks and consider licensing discussions with Washington University.
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING EFFICACY OF CYTOTOXIC TREATMENT
Publication EP4500551A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
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Washington University
Inventors
CHAUDHURI, Aadel, ZEVALLOS, Jose
IPC Classifications
G16H 50/20 20180101AFI20260304BHEP A61K 9/127 20250101ALI20260304BHEP A61K 31/00 20060101ALI20260304BHEP C12Q 1/6886 20180101ALI20260304BHEP
Designated States
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, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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