Latest Patent Protection News

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured key regulatory milestones for its antiviral Galidesivir, including FDA confirmation of the Animal Rule pathway and Priority Review Voucher eligibility, while strengthening US biodefense ties and expanding patent protection.

Atomo Diagnostics has locked in exclusive global rights to a novel liver function test that rapidly detects liver injury, expanding its footprint in point-of-care diagnostics. The test, delivered on Atomo’s Pascal platform, targets drug-induced liver injury and chronic liver conditions with significant commercial potential.

Proteomics International has been granted a Canadian patent for its PromarkerEso blood test, a pioneering diagnostic tool for early detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma. This milestone strengthens its global intellectual property portfolio and paves the way for commercial expansion in North America.

Island Pharmaceuticals has been granted a key US patent for Galidesivir, extending intellectual property protection through 2031 for treating filoviridae viruses including Marburg and Ebola. This milestone aligns with the company’s clinical development strategy and recent FDA regulatory progress.

Dimerix secures FDA confirmation that proteinuria reduction is a valid primary endpoint for its Phase 3 ACTION3 trial, advancing its kidney disease drug DMX-200 closer to approval.

Opthea Limited has announced a strategic pivot to develop OPT-302 for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease affecting women, aiming for ASX reinstatement in 2026. The company leverages strong intellectual property and cash reserves to pursue orphan drug designation and clinical development.

Proteomics International has secured a US patent for its PromarkerEso blood test, a pioneering diagnostic tool for early detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma, marking a critical step toward commercialisation in the world’s largest healthcare market.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising ColoSTAT®, its blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic test, following an updated ISO15189, 2022 accreditation. The test offers a new option for symptomatic patients where stool-based screening is unsuitable.

EBR Systems has expanded its intellectual property holdings with four new patents, reinforcing its lead in wireless cardiac pacing technology, while facing a preliminary setback on a patent term extension application.

Island Pharmaceuticals has been granted a pivotal US patent extending protection for its antiviral drug Galidesivir as a Covid-19 treatment until 2042, reinforcing its strategic position in the antiviral market.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has secured a key patent in Hong Kong for its synthetic anti-infectives, reinforcing its intellectual property footprint in Asia and supporting its clinical and commercial ambitions in the region.

Race Oncology has received a $2.8 million Australian R&D tax refund for FY2025, with further overseas R&D rebates expected, bolstering its clinical development of innovative cancer therapies.