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Firmenich SA has been issued a new European patent titled "Cells Expressing Bitter Taste Receptors and Uses Thereof" by the European Patent Office. The patent number is 4298209 and was issued on January 3, 2024.
ABSTRACT
The present disclosure generally relates to the expression of T2R taste receptors in eukaryotic cells, such as U2OS cells. The disclosure also relates to methods of expressing T2R taste receptors in such cells, and to methods of screening for substances that modulate T2R receptors, and which, therefore, may be useful as modulators of bitter taste.
| Appl. No. | EP-4298209-A1 |
ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT
To view full EU patent issued to Firmenich SA by the European Patent Office, https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/family/060483654/publication/EP4298209?q=EP4298209
Source: European Patent Office
INDEX
SECTION 1 FIRMENICH SA PROFILE
SECTION 2 FIRMENICH SA TOP MANAGEMENT
SECTION 3 FIRMENICH SA PATENTS
SECTION 4 PRESS RELEASES: 2023
SECTION 5 OTHER NEWS: 2023
SECTION 6 PRESS RELEASES ESG
SECTION 1 FIRMENICH SA PROFILE
1.1 ACTIVITIES
Firmenich SA distributes fragrances, flavors, and chemicals.The Company produces fragrances for perfumes, hair care and laundry products, and air fresheners, flavors for beverages, sweets and other foods, and chemicals used to produce fragrances and flavors.
1.2 SUMMARY
PermID: 4297690471
Website: https://www.firmenich.com/en_INT/index.html
Address:
Rue de la Bergere 7 P.O. Box 148 MEYRIN GENEVE 1217 Switzerland
SECTION 2 FIRMENICH SA TOP MANAGEMENT
| Name | Designation |
| Gilbert Ghostine | CEO |
| Patrick Firmenich | Chairman |
| Andre Pometta | Director |
| Karen Jones | Director |
| Antoine Firmenich | Director |
| Ajai Puri | Director |
| Pierre Bouchut | Director |
| Richard Ridinger | Director |
| Michel Firmenich | Director |
| Eric Nicolas | Chief Operating Officer |
| Jane Sinclair | Company Secretary & General Counsel |
| Barbara Kux | Vice Chairman |
| Mieke Van de Capelle | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Boet Brinkgreve | Chief Supply Chain Officer |
| Genevieve Berger | Chief Research Officer |
| Armand de Villoutreys | President Perfumery and Ingredients |
| Emmanuel Butstraen | President Flavors |
SECTION 3 FIRMENICH SA PATENTS
3.1 Number of Patents Issued to Firmenich SA (Past 12 Months)
There were a total of 157 patents issued to Firmenich SA in the past 12 months. The highest number (21) were issued in June, 2023.
| Month | No. of Patents Issued |
| January | 1 |
| December | 13 |
| November | 18 |
| October | 18 |
| September | 16 |
| August | 8 |
| July | 6 |
| June | 21 |
| May | 13 |
| April | 16 |
| March | 11 |
| February | 16 |
| Total (Past 12 Months) | 157 |
3.2 Patents issued to Firmenich SA by the US PTO and...