BASF Peptide Acetals Enzyme Stabilising Patent EP3994148A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP3994148A1 for BASF SE, covering peptide acetals used to stabilise enzymes. The patent includes 12 IPC classifications spanning peptide chemistry (C07K), enzyme technology (C12N), pharmaceuticals (A61K), and detergent formulations (C11D). The designated states cover all major EU and EEA jurisdictions including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, and Sweden.

Parties developing enzyme-based products for industrial, pharmaceutical, or consumer applications should assess potential IP conflicts in designated states. The patent's broad scope across multiple enzyme applications may affect formulation strategies in cleaning products, biocatalysis processes, and therapeutic enzyme preparations. Competitors should monitor for corresponding national phase entries and any oppositions at the EPO.