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Human Fatty Liver Model Cells

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

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4039797A1 for PhoenixBio Co., Ltd., covering human fatty liver model cells and methods for their use. The application designates all EU member states and other European countries. Inventors include KAKUNI Masakazu, TAKAHASHI Masaki, HATA Keishi, TOMATSU Sayaka, SASAKI Akira, and UMEKAWA Yui.

What changed

PhoenixBio Co., Ltd. secured publication of European patent application EP4039797A1 for human fatty liver model cells, classified under IPC C12N 5/071 and A01K 67/027. The application covers biological materials and methods for modeling fatty liver disease, designated across 31 European states including all EU member states.\n\nPharmaceutical and biotechnology companies engaged in metabolic disease research, drug development for fatty liver conditions, or hepatotoxicity testing should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses to assess potential infringement risks. No immediate compliance action is required, but proactive IP due diligence is recommended before commercializing related products.

What to do next

  1. Conduct freedom-to-operate analysis for fatty liver disease modeling technologies
  2. Review patent claims for potential overlap with internal R&D programs
  3. Monitor patent prosecution for grant decisions in target markets

Source document (simplified)

← EPO Patent Bulletin

HUMAN FATTY LIVER MODEL CELLS

Publication EP4039797A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026

Applicants

PhoenixBio Co., Ltd.

Inventors

KAKUNI Masakazu, TAKAHASHI Masaki, HATA Keishi, TOMATSU Sayaka, SASAKI Akira, UMEKAWA Yui

IPC Classifications

C12N 5/071 20100101AFI20230726BHEP A01K 67/027 20060101ALN20230726BHEP

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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Classification

Agency
EPO
Published
March 25th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
EP4039797A1

Who this affects

Applies to
Pharmaceutical companies Healthcare providers Drug manufacturers
Industry sector
3254.1 Biotechnology 3254 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Activity scope
Biotechnology Research Pharmaceutical Development
Geographic scope
European Union EU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Intellectual Property Pharmaceuticals

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