Ig-like molecules production patent
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent application EP3594232A1 for Merus B.V., covering methods and means for production of Ig-like molecules. The application was filed by inventors de Kruif, Hendriks, and Logtenberg, with publication date March 25, 2026. Designated states include all EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, and other EPC contracting states.
What changed
The EPO published patent application EP3594232A1 for Merus B.V. relating to methods and means for the production of Ig-like molecules. The application covers IPC classifications C07K 16/12, C07K 16/26, C07K 16/36, and C07K 16/46. Designated states cover all EPC contracting states including all EU member states.
Patent publications are routine administrative announcements and do not create immediate compliance obligations. Third parties wishing to oppose or comment on this application should monitor the EPO register for further proceedings. Competitors in the bispecific antibody space should review the claims for potential freedom-to-operate implications.
Source document (simplified)
METHODS AND MEANS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF IG-LIKE MOLECULES
Publication EP3594232A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026
Applicants
Merus B.V.
Inventors
de Kruif, Cornelis Adriaan, Hendriks, Linda Johanna Aleida, Logtenberg, Ton
IPC Classifications
C07K 16/12 20060101AFI20191210BHEP C07K 16/26 20060101ALI20191210BHEP C07K 16/36 20060101ALI20191210BHEP C07K 16/46 20060101ALI20191210BHEP
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, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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