REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEER), a leader in deep, unbiased proteomic insights, today announced that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a Final Written Decision on March 23, 2026, in an inter partes review of U.S. Patent No. 11,435,360 B2 (the “’360 Patent”). The inter partes review was filed by PreOmics GmbH and Biognosys AG, each a subsidiary of Bruker Corporation, challenging 11 of 29 claims of the ’360 Patent.
The ’360 Patent covers methods for analyzing biological samples using engineered nano- and microparticles that form protein coronas, resulting in protein enrichment that underlies Seer’s Proteograph platform for deep proteomic analysis. The ’360 Patent is owned by The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. and is exclusively licensed to Seer.
A total of 23 claims, including five challenged claims and 18 unchallenged claims, remain valid and protect Seer’s nanoparticle protein enrichment technology for analyzing biological samples, including cells, tissues and biofluids. The upheld claims are directed to detecting proteins across a wide concentration range and to particle-related aspects of Seer’s technology, both of which enable deep proteomic analysis.
“The PTAB’s decision affirms the strength of our technology and our Proteograph platform,” said Omid Farokhzad, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Seer. “Seer pioneered the Proteograph platform, and our approach enables the deep, reproducible, and scalable proteomics data our customers depend on. We will continue to defend and invest in the IP that protects our technology and makes it possible for us to continue bringing exceptional insights to our customers.”
Seer’s Proteograph Product Suite integrates proprietary engineered nanoparticles, automation instrumentation, and analytical software to enable deep, unbiased proteomics at scale. The platform is supported by an intellectual property portfolio of more than 240 issued patents and pending patent applications worldwide, including 80 issued patents.
About Seer, Inc.
Seer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEER) sets the standard in deep, unbiased proteomics, delivering insights with scale, speed, precision, and reproducibility previously unattainable by other proteomic methods. Seer's Proteograph Product Suite integrates proprietary engineered nanoparticles, automation instrumentation, optimized consumables, and advanced analytical software. Seer's products are for research use only and are not intended for diagnostic procedures. For more information, visit www.seer.bio.
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