Virus-like Particles Patent Granted to University of Denver
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12594329B2 to the University of Denver on April 7, 2026. The patent covers virus-like particles, compositions, antibody detection tests using virus-like particles, and methods of producing non-replicating virus-like particles from modified viral genomes. Schuyler B. van Engelenburg is the sole inventor of the 9-claim patent.
What changed
The USPTO issued Patent US12594329B2 (Kind B2) to the University of Denver for virus-like particle technology. The patent discloses methods for generating modified viral genomes with portions removed to produce non-replicating virus-like particles, along with related compositions and antibody detection tests. The patent was filed November 9, 2021, under application number 17522150, and contains 9 claims.
This patent grant establishes exclusionary intellectual property rights for the University of Denver in the virus-like particle technology space. Organizations engaged in virus-like particle research or development should evaluate whether their activities may fall within the scope of these claims to assess potential licensing needs or freedom-to-operate concerns.
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Virus-like particles
Grant US12594329B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026
Assignee
University of Denver
Inventors
Schuyler B. van Engelenburg
Abstract
Virus-like particles, compositions and antibody detection tests with virus-like particles, and a method of producing virus-like particles are disclosed. The method includes generating a modified viral genome based on a viral genome, wherein a portion of the viral genome is removed to generate the modified viral genome configured to yield virus-like particles that are unable to replicate, and producing one or more virus-like particles using the modified viral genome.
CPC Classifications
C07K 14/005 C07K 14/165 C07K 2319/00 C07K 14/08 C12N 2770/20023
Filing Date
2021-11-09
Application No.
17522150
Claims
9
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