EPO Patent Grant: Method for obtaining improved fitness sperm cells
Summary
The European Patent Office has granted patent EP3752597B1 for a method to obtain a sperm cell population with improved fitness. The patent is effective March 18, 2026, and covers various designated states within the European Union.
What changed
The European Patent Office (EPO) has granted patent EP3752597B1, titled 'Method for obtaining improved fitness sperm cells.' This patent, effective March 18, 2026, relates to advancements in biotechnology and reproductive health.
This grant signifies a new intellectual property right in the EU for the specified method. Companies involved in reproductive technologies, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology may need to review this patent to assess potential impacts on their research, development, or commercial activities, particularly concerning sperm cell selection and fitness assessment.
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METHOD FOR OBTAINING A SPERMATOZOID CELL POPULATION WITH IMPROVED FITNESS
Grant EP3752597B1 Kind: B1 Mar 18, 2026
Inventors
SUBIRÁN CIUDAD, Nerea, IRAZUSTA ASTIAZARAN, Jon, CASIS SAENZ, Luis, URIZAR ARENAZA, Itziar, MUÑOA HOYOS, Iraia, GIANZO CITORES, Marta
IPC Classifications
C12N 5/076 20100101AFI20190823BHEP C12N 5/071 20100101ALI20190823BHEP A01K 67/00 20060101ALI20190823BHEP G01N 33/68 20060101ALI20190823BHEP
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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