Patents by Inventor Wen-Lian Wu

Wen-Lian Wu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11685761
    Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Za, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, and R9 are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Andresen, Frank Bennett, Wonsuk Chang, Matthew Lloyd Childers, Jared N. Cumming, Jongwon Lim, Min Lu, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Wen-Lian Wu
  • Patent number: 11466047
    Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Ya, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, and R9 are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jongwon Lim, Jared N. Cumming, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Wonsuk Chang
  • Patent number: 11358949
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes carbamate and urea compounds as novel multikinase inhibitors and methods for preparing them. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising such multikinase inhibitors and methods of using them for treating cancer, infectious diseases, and other disorders associated with kinases are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: ANGEX PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Zhiqiang Yang, Francis Lee, John Qiang Tan
  • Publication number: 20220089612
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel heterocyclic PRMT5 inhibitors and methods for preparing them. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising such PRMT5 inhibitors and methods of using them for treating cancer, infectious diseases, and other PRMT5 associated disorders are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Zhiqiang Yang, Francis Lee, John Qiang Tan
  • Patent number: 11180497
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel IDO inhibitors and methods for preparing them. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising such IDO inhibitors and methods of using them for treating cancer, infectious diseases, and other disorders are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: ANGEX PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Zhiqiang Yang, Francis Lee, John Qiang Tan
  • Patent number: 11098046
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel TRK kinase inhibitors and methods for preparing them. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising such TRK kinase inhibitors and methods of using them for treating cancer, infectious diseases, and other disorders are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: ANGEX PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Zhiqiang Yang, Francis Lee, John Qiang Tan
  • Publication number: 20210206796
    Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Za, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, R8a and R9 are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Brian M. Andresen, Frank Bennett, Wonsuk Chang, Matthew Lloyd Childers, Jared N. Cumming, Jongwon Lim, Min Lu, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Wen-Lian Wu
  • Publication number: 20210163445
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes carbamate and urea compounds as novel multikinase inhibitors and methods for preparing them. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising such multikinase inhibitors and methods of using them for treating cancer, infectious diseases, and other disorders associated with kinases are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Zhiqiang Yang, Francis Lee, John Qiang Tan
  • Patent number: 11008338
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
  • Publication number: 20200385386
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel TRK kinase inhibitors and methods for preparing them. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising such TRK kinase inhibitors and methods of using them for treating cancer, infectious diseases, and other disorders are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Zhiqiang Yang, Francis Lee, John Qiang Tan
  • Publication number: 20200369667
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel PRMT5 inhibitors and methods for preparing them. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising such PRMTS inhibitors and methods of using them for treating cancer, infectious diseases, and other PRMTS associated disorders are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Zhiqiang Yang, Francis Lee, John Qiang Tan
  • Publication number: 20200239464
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes novel IDO inhibitors and methods for preparing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Zhiqiang Yang, Francis Lee, John Qiang Tan
  • Publication number: 20200216466
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
  • Patent number: 10689401
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I) or a tautomer thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
  • Publication number: 20200062798
    Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Ya, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, and R9 are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian WU, Jongwon LIM, Jared N. Cumming, Benjamin Wesley TROTTER, Wonsuk CHANG
  • Patent number: 10414774
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu
  • Patent number: 10414775
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John P. Caldwell, Mary Ann Caplen, Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Claire Lankin, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Amy McCracken, Brian McKittrick, Ashwin Rao, Jayaram Tagat, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu, Tianyuan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190218224
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John P. Caldwell, Mary Ann Caplen, Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Claire Lankin, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Amy McCracken, Brian McKittrick, Ashwin Rao, Jayaram Tagat, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu, Tianyuan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190218223
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu
  • Publication number: 20190016734
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I) or a tautomer thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai