Samuel Frank Berkovic

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 1)

CIPO Patents = 6 (Patent Applications = 2)

EPO Patents = 2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 32(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Caulfield North, AU (2006 - 2012)
Caulfield, AU (2007 - 2012)
Victoria, AU (2018)
Melbourne, AU (2017 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

The University of Melbourne

patents

5 out of 11

Central Adelaide Local Health Network Inc.

patents

4. 3 out of 3

Itek Ventures Pty Ltd (university of South Australia)

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2006-2025

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13 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12331358 - Gene and mutations thereof associated with seizure and movement disorders (2025-06-17),

2. 12139521 - Diagnostic and therapeutic methods for EFMR (epilepsy and mental retardation limited to females) (2024-11-12),

3. 11473143 - Gene and mutations thereof associated with seizure and movement disorders (2022-10-18),

4. 9873723 - Diagnostic and therapeutic methods for EFMR (epilepsy and mental retardation limited to females) (2018-01-23),

5. 9752193 - Gene and mutations thereof associated with seizure and movement disorders (2017-09-05),

6. 8288096 - Diagnostic method for epilepsy (2012-10-16),

7. 8129142 - Mutations in ion channels (2012-03-06),

8. 7989182 - Nucleic acid encoding SCN1A variant (2011-08-02),

9. 7723027 - Methods for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy (2010-05-25),

10. 7709225 - Nucleic acids encoding mutations in sodium channels related to epilepsy (2010-05-04),

11. 7282336 - Method of diagnosing epilepsy (2007-10-16),

12. 7157569 - Mutation associated with epilepsy (2007-01-02),

13. 7078515 - Sodium-channel alpha1-subunit and their polypeptides and their treatment of generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (2006-07-18),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Samuel Frank Berkovic

Introduction

Samuel Frank Berkovic is a prominent inventor based in Caulfield North, Australia. He has made significant contributions to the field of genetics, particularly in relation to seizure and movement disorders. With a total of 13 patents to his name, Berkovic's work has had a profound impact on medical diagnostics and therapeutic methods.

Latest Patents

One of Berkovic's latest patents focuses on the proline rich transmembrane protein 2 (PRRT2) gene. This invention identifies mutations and variations in the PRRT2 gene that are associated with seizure and movement disorders. The patent provides methods for diagnosing or prognosing these disorders by detecting alterations in the PRRT2 gene. Additionally, it includes an isolated nucleic acid molecule that produces a seizure and/or movement disorder phenotype, as well as a kit for diagnosing such conditions.

Another significant patent addresses the diagnosis and therapeutic methods for epilepsy and mental retardation limited to females (EFMR). This invention offers methods and kits for diagnosing illnesses related to protocadherin 19 (PCDH19) protein deficiency. It also includes methods for identifying predispositions to these illnesses and therapeutic treatments for PCDH19 deficiency or altered protein function.

Career Highlights

Berkovic has had a distinguished career, working with notable organizations such as Bionomics Inc. and the University of Melbourne. His

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