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Sealed bid auction of a patent

Vendredi 24.10.2025 17:00

The undersigned Bailiffs will conduct a public auction of the US patent US 10,745,349 B2 of 18/08/2020 entitled “Ceramide Dimer, Method for the Production Thereof, and Use of Same”, belonging to the company PATENTPORTFOLIO 2 S.à r.l., in bankruptcy.

Written submission in two rounds. Closing of the first round: October 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Conditions and further information available at: www.tapella-nilles.lu

Terms of Sale:

Object of the Sale:

An auction by written bids (sealed envelope) in two rounds will be conducted for a US patent:

Patent No.: US 10,745,349 B2
Title: Ceramide Dimer, Method for the Production Thereof, and Use of Same
Current Holder: PATENTPORTFOLIO 2 S.à r.l., in bankruptcy
Date of Grant: August 18, 2020
Field: Dermocosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions based on ceramides

Two-Round Auction Procedure:

📌 First Round – Submission of Initial Offers:
Any interested party is invited to submit a written purchase offer (minimum price of €9,517.04 + 20% fees + €2,017.40 patent renewal fee), in a sealed envelope, no later than October 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., to the following address:

Étude Tapella & Nilles, 14-16 rue du Canal, L-4050 Esch-sur-Alzette

The offer must state:

  • The proposed amount (in euros)

  • The full identity of the bidder (natural or legal person) and their email address

For natural persons: full name, address, valid ID copy
For legal entities:

  • Recent extract from the trade register

  • Updated copy of the articles of association

  • Power of attorney of the representative

  • Beneficial owners of the entity

Commitment to maintain the offer until the end of the procedure is required.

📌 Second Round – Higher Bids Among Bidders:
At the end of the first round, the highest bid will be communicated to all eligible bidders (by email with acknowledgment of receipt).
There will be no second round if only one bidder participates.

Eligible bidders will have 14 calendar days from notification to submit a new sealed offer, higher than the previous one.
If no new bid is submitted within the deadline, the highest initial offer will be retained.

General Conditions:

  • Minimum price: €9,517.04

  • Additional costs: 20% + €2,017.40 patent renewal fee

  • The sale is made without warranty as to the future validity, commercial scope, or freedom of use of the patent.

  • Ownership transfer will be at the sole expense of the purchaser, upon full payment of the price.

  • Offers are irrevocable during the validity of the procedure.

Further Information:
The full patent text is available on www.tapella-nilles.lu or via the USPTO register.

For further information, please contact:
Étude Tapella & Nilles
14-16, rue du Canal
L-4050 Esch-sur-Alzette
huissiers@tapella-nilles.lu