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Ig-like molecules production patent

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Published March 25th, 2026
Detected April 1st, 2026
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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)

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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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Named provisions

Methods and Means for the Production of Ig-like Molecules

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Classification

Agency
EPO
Published
March 25th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
EP3594232A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Pharmaceutical companies Drug manufacturers
Industry sector
3254.1 Biotechnology 3254 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Activity scope
Patent Filing
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Intellectual Property
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals

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