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Interleukin-31 Monoclonal Antibody - EP3653645

The patent EP3653645 was granted to Zoetis Services on Aug 21, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 5, 2012 under application number EP19196963A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3653645

ZOETIS SERVICES
Application Number
EP19196963A
Filing Date
Jul 5, 2012
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 19, 2024
Publication Date
Aug 21, 2024
External Links
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Patent Summary

Anti-IL-31 antibodies for treating pruritic conditions in dogs and cats, comprising a variable light chain and a variable heavy chain, and variants thereof with conservative amino acid substitutions. The antibodies specifically bind to canine IL-31, inhibit its activity, and prevent its binding to the IL-31 receptor complex. The antibodies are useful for treating conditions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, and pruritus in dogs and cats.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
MARGARET DIXONMay 21, 2025MEWBURN ELLISADMISSIBLE
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIMMay 20, 2025D YOUNGADMISSIBLE

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