Catherine Tachdjian

This inventor holds 56 USPTO granted patents and 10 published patent applications, plus 5 CIPO patents and 14 EPO patents, primarily in Flavor Modifiers (CPC class C07D). Top assignees: Senomyx, Inc., Incyte San Diego Inc., Ortho-Mcneil Pharmaceutical Corp.. Active years: 2003-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Catherine Tachdjian. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/catherine-tachdjian

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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USPTO Granted Patents = 56 (Patent Applications = 10)

% Patents Active = 83.9

CIPO Patents = 5 (Patent Applications = 7)

EPO Patents = 14 (Patent Applications = 16)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.5

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 606(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 331(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

Incyte San Diego Inc.

patents

6 out of 363

Ortho-Mcneil Pharmaceutical Corp.

patents

4. 5 out of 24

Firmenich Incorporated

patents

5. 1 out of 1

Firemenich Incorporated

patent

6. 1 out of 1

Maxia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2003-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Flavor Modifiers

Sweet Enhancers

Chemosensory Receptors

Taste Modulation

Umami Tastants

Bitter Taste Inhibition

Stability Improvement

Comestible Compositions

Cyclohexyloxyquinoline

TRPM8 Modulators

Heteroaryl Moieties

Thieno{2,3-D}pyrimidines

56 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11945813 - 5-substituted 4-amino-1H-benzo[c][1,2,6]thiadiazine 2,2-dioxides and formulations and uses thereof (2024-04-02),

2. 11339128 - Substituted 4-amino-5-(cyclohexyloxy)quinoline-3-carboxylic acids as sweet flavor modifiers (2022-05-24),

3. 11268952 - Flavors, flavor modifiers, tastants, taste enhancers, umami or sweet tastants, and/or enhancers and use thereof (2022-03-08),

4. 11129397 - Method of improving stability of sweet enhancer and composition containing stabilized sweet enhancer (2021-09-28),

5. 10570105 - Processes and intermediates for making sweet taste enhancers (2020-02-25),

6. 10557845 - Flavors, flavor modifiers, tastants, taste enhancers, umami or sweet tastants, and/or enhancers and use thereof (2020-02-11),

7. 10392371 - Compounds useful as modulators of TRPM8 (2019-08-27),

8. 10308621 - Processes and intermediates for making sweet taste enhancers (2019-06-04),

9. 10244779 - Method of improving stability of sweet enhancer and composition containing stabilized sweet enhancer (2019-04-02),

10. 10087154 - Processes and intermediates for making sweet taste enhancers (2018-10-02),

11. 10060909 - Flavors, flavor modifiers, tastants, taste enhancers, umami or sweet tastants, and/or enhancers and use thereof (2018-08-28),

12. 9902737 - Sweet flavor modifier (2018-02-27),

13. 9834544 - Sweet flavor modifier (2017-12-05),

14. 9745293 - Sweet flavor modifier (2017-08-29),

15. 9732071 - Compounds useful as modulators of TRPM8 (2017-08-15),

Title: A Profile on Inventor Catherine Tachdjian

Introduction: Catherine Tachdjian, based in San Diego, CA, is an accomplished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 56 patents. Her contributions to the field, particularly in the area of flavor modification, have garnered significant attention and application in the food and beverage industry.

Latest Patents: Catherine's latest patents include innovative compounds such as 5-substituted 4-amino-1H-benzo[c][1,2,6]thiadiazine 2,2-dioxides. These compounds are noted for their utility as sweet flavor modifiers, and the patent also discloses ingestible compositions utilizing these compounds alongside natural or artificial sweeteners. Another recent patent involves substituted 4-amino-5-(cyclohexyloxy)quinoline-3-carboxylic acids, which are also aimed at enhancing sweetness in food products.

Career Highlights: Throughout her career, Catherine has collaborated with well-known companies like Senomyx, Inc. and Incyte San Diego Inc. Her work focuses on developing novel flavor modification technologies that enhance consumer products in new and exciting ways.

Collaborations: Catherine has worked alongside notable colleagues such as Donald Karanewsky and Vincent Darmohusodo, contributing to fruitful projects that leverage their combined expertise to advance flavor innovation.

Conclusion: Catherine Tachdjian represents a significant force in the realm of flavor modification through her inventive spirit and dedication to research. Her 56 patents reflect her impact on the industry and the continuing evolution of food science, paving the way for new taste experiences.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.