MULTIVALENT PCV2 IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SUCH COMPOSITIONS
Patent Abstract / Summary
[0001] An improved method for recovering the protein expressed by open reading frame 2 from porcine circovirus type 2 is provided. Also provided is recombinant PCV2 ORF2 protein, and immunogenic compositions comprising PCV2 ORF2 protein. Moreover, multivalent combination vaccines are provided which include an immunological agent effective for reducing the incidence of or lessening the severity of PCV2 infection, preferably PCV2 ORF2 protein, or an immunogenic composition comprising PCV2 ORF2 protein, and at least one immunogenic active component of another disease-causing organism in swine,
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Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.
3239 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096
USInventors (5)
Eichmeyer, Marc Allan
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA, INC., 2621 North Belt Highway
USHayes, Phillip Wayne
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA, INC., 2621 North Belt Highway
USNitzel, Greg
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA, INC., 2621 North Belt Highway
USRoof, Michael B.
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA, INC., 2621 North Belt Highway
USSchaeffer, Merrill Lynn
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA, INC., 2621 North Belt Highway
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Hoffmann Eitle
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Official opposition proceedings filed against European Patent EP3868400 under EPC Article 99.
Laboratorios Hipra, S.A.
Avda. La Selva, 135, ES
Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB
2026-05-13
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Complete European Patent Register Dossier (148 Total Documents)
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