Intellectual Property Portfolio
Freedom to operate
Issued patents
Core aspects and embodiments of the Lectenz development platform are the subject of an issued patent (Glycan-Specific Analytical Tools) assigned jointly to the University of Georgia Research Foundation (UGARF) and the company. The company is actively building an intellectual property portfolio to maximize freedom to operate. Patents associated with the company’s technologies include:
Glycan-Specific Analytical Tools
- U.S. Patent No. 9,926,612 B2.
- Japanese Patent No. 6360462.
- Israeli Patent No. 230066.
- European Patent No. 2367562 B1.
- Canadian Patent No. 2,749,588.
Carbohydrate-Binding Polypeptide.
U.S. Patent Nos. 10,358,637 B2 and 11,001,824 B1.
European Patent No. 3132031.
Israeli Patent No. 248276.
Japanese Patent No. 6814043.
Glycomimetics to Inhibit Pathogen-Host Interactions.
U.S. Patent No. 9,605,014 B2.
Canadian Patent No. 2,865,627.
Catalytically inactive carbohydrate processing enzyme, methods & uses thereof.
Israeli Patent No. 212806.
Sialic Acid Binding Polypeptide.
U.S. Patent No. 11,434,479.
Japanese Patent No. 7270141.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Science Questions
Are Lectenz® lectins?
No. Lectenz® are lectin-like, enzyme-derived binding proteins derived from inactivated glyco enzymes and optimized through directed evolution. This results in a recombinant binding reagent that has high specificity, unlike some lectins, and is monomeric.
I have bought a Lectenz® kit, but I’m having trouble getting my assay to work. Can you help?
Absolutely. Email sales@lectenz.com or call +1 (706) 549-4484 between 9AM-5PM ET and we’ll be happy to assist you.
How do you ensure consistent quality in your products?
Our product quality is ensured through a rigid Quality Management System that combines documentation assurance and rigid analytics. For more information, see our Quality Commitment.
General Questions
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept credit cards, purchase orders, and checks. We also accept payments by ACH transfer and wire transfer.
Who is your shipping carrier and what types of services do you offer?
We use FedEx for all of our shipments. For domestic orders, we offer overnight and 2-day shipping options. For international orders, we offer international priority shipping.
Is your company interested in collaborating on new products and applications?
Absolutely. If you wish to discuss further, please email info@lectenz.com!