Patent

ReShape Lifesciences® Receives Notice of Allowance for Additional U.S. Patent Related to an Intragastric Balloon System

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Once issued, the patent will provide protection into at least January 2031, without accounting for a potential Patent Term Extension (PTE).

Key Points: 
  • Once issued, the patent will provide protection into at least January 2031, without accounting for a potential Patent Term Extension (PTE).
  • “Allowance of this patent significantly strengthens our intellectual property portfolio around our innovations for an intragastric balloon system and is a significant accomplishment, ensuring comprehensive protection,” stated Paul F. Hickey, President and Chief Executive Officer of ReShape Lifesciences.
  • “Since the initial filing of our patent application in 2011, we have secured over 50 patents around the intragastric balloon system and ReShape has an extensive family of over 160 patents issued and pending for a wide range of new and protected inventions.
  • Going forward, we will continue to build a defensive ‘moat’ around our product portfolio, innovation and commercialization efforts.

Medigene AG Reports Full-Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Medigene AG (Medigene or the “Company”, FSE: MDG1, Prime Standard), an immuno-oncology platform company focusing on the discovery and development of T cell immunotherapies for solid tumors, today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

Key Points: 
  • Medigene AG (Medigene or the “Company”, FSE: MDG1, Prime Standard), an immuno-oncology platform company focusing on the discovery and development of T cell immunotherapies for solid tumors, today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.
  • General and administrative (G&A) expenses were EUR 9.3 million in 2023 compared to EUR 7.7 million in the year prior.
  • First pre-clinical data on MDG2011 was presented at the ESMO Congress 2023 and the SITC Annual Meeting 2023.
  • As of Dec 31, 2023, Medigene’s IP portfolio consisted of 112 issued and 131 pending patents across 28 patent families.

Clearmind Medicine Announces International Patent Application for Preventing and Treating Depression

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Vancouver, Canada, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), (FSE: CWY) (“Clearmind” or the “company”), a biotech company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated health problems, announced that it has submitted its tenth patent application under the international Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”), as part of its ongoing collaboration with SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (“SciSparc”), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system.

Key Points: 
  • The patent applications refer to the novel proprietary composition of Clearmind’s MEAI compound (5-methoxy-2-aminoindane) with Palmitoylethanolamide (“PEA”), the active ingredient of SciSparc’s proprietary CannAmide™, for preventing and/or treating depression.
  • This application was previously filed as provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”).
  • Under our collaboration with SciSparc, we believe that our proprietary drugs can positively impact patients dealing with various forms of depression including treatment resistant depression," stated Dr. Adi Zuloff-Shani, CEO of Clearmind.
  • "We further believe that we have a tremendous opportunity to develop viable alternatives to the current SSRIs for individuals living with depression.

SciSparc- Clearmind Collaboration Evolves with New International Patent Application for Preventing and Treating Depression

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced today that as part of its ongoing collaboration with Clearmind Medicine Inc. (“Clearmind”) (Nasdaq: CMND) (CSE: CMND) (FSE: CWY), a biotechnology company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated mental health problems, Clearmind has submitted a patent application under the international Patent Cooperation Treaty.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced today that as part of its ongoing collaboration with Clearmind Medicine Inc. (“Clearmind”) (Nasdaq: CMND) (CSE: CMND) (FSE: CWY), a biotechnology company focused on discovery and development of novel psychedelic-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated mental health problems, Clearmind has submitted a patent application under the international Patent Cooperation Treaty.
  • The patent application refers to the novel proprietary composition of Clearmind’s MEAI compound (5-methoxy-2-aminoindane) with palmitoylethanolamide (“PEA”), the active ingredient of SciSparc’s proprietary CannAmide™, for preventing and/or treating depression.
  • According to the ResearchAndMarkets.com , the global depression and anxiety disorders treatment market size was estimated to be USD 21.56 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach at USD 41.83 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 6.21% during the forecast period 2024-2034.
  • Overall, as part of this collaboration, nine other patent applications have been filed by Clearmind with the USPTO for various compositions, including the composition of SciSparc’s CannAmide™with Clearmind’s MEAI compound for the treatment of alcohol use disorder, cocaine addiction and obesity and its related metabolic disorders.

Cellectar Biosciences Reports Financial Results for Year Ended 2023 and Provides a Corporate Update

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRB), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

Key Points: 
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRB), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.
  • Net cash used in operating activities during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $32.4 million.
  • General and Administrative Expense: G&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $10.7 million, compared to $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Cellectar management will host a conference call for investors today, March 14, 2024, beginning at 8:30 am Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions.

LogicMark, Inc. Reschedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results to April 1, 2024

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

LogicMark now expects to release results before the market opens on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • LogicMark now expects to release results before the market opens on Monday, April 1, 2024.
  • Investors and analysts wishing to participate in the conference call must register to obtain their dial-in and pin number here: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI3e8bde93af4144ae98420eb4f2c24f1c .
  • To listen to the live webcast, please visit the LogicMark Investor Relations website here , or use the following link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/z449z9mq .
  • Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties.

Increased Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Across the Healthcare Industry Driving Strong Market Growth

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

In diagnostics, AI enables healthcare providers to make the most appropriate treatment decisions for their patients.

Key Points: 
  • In diagnostics, AI enables healthcare providers to make the most appropriate treatment decisions for their patients.
  • Mordor Intelligence continued: “The increased prevalence of cancer and the high burden of other chronic diseases are, in turn, increasing the demand for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
  • This is likely to increase the adoption of AI for early diagnosis purposes, ultimately boosting the market growth.
  • The use of artificial intelligence in the North American healthcare market is being driven by the increasing use of advanced technology in healthcare systems, the growth in funding of AI-based startups, the rising burden of chronic diseases in the country, the growing need to reduce healthcare costs, and the implementation of big data in healthcare.

Patent Allowance Granted for ALA-002 Composition by US Patent and Trademark Office

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Preclinical testing has shown that the administration of ALA-002 results in significantly lowered incidence of hyperthermia, the major adverse event elicited by racemic generic MDMA.

Key Points: 
  • Preclinical testing has shown that the administration of ALA-002 results in significantly lowered incidence of hyperthermia, the major adverse event elicited by racemic generic MDMA.
  • PharmAla’s patent application included in-vivo experimental animal data, which is generally held to be stronger evidence than computational, or in-silico, modeling.
  • The Company intends to pursue its own clinical research with the novel composition, either alone or with an out-licensing partner.
  • “We are incredibly pleased that USPTO has issued an allowance for the granting of the Composition of Matter patent for ALA-002.

Vidac Pharma receives Japanese Patent Office Notice of Allowance for VDA-1275 cancer drug candidate

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

(Hamburg and Stuttgart: T9G; ISIN:GB00BM9XQ619; WKN: A3DTUQ), a clinical-stage oncology biopharmaceutical company pioneering a novel class of cancer treatments, today announces it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Japanese Patent Office for the composition and methods of use for its VDA-1275 drug candidate, which has shown multiple promising effects in preclinical studies.

Key Points: 
  • (Hamburg and Stuttgart: T9G; ISIN:GB00BM9XQ619; WKN: A3DTUQ), a clinical-stage oncology biopharmaceutical company pioneering a novel class of cancer treatments, today announces it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Japanese Patent Office for the composition and methods of use for its VDA-1275 drug candidate, which has shown multiple promising effects in preclinical studies.
  • “Receiving this notice from the Japanese authorities adds to our excitement about VDA-1275, Vidac’s next and powerful anti-cancer drug candidate.
  • Cancer cells overexpress HK2, which catalyzes the first step of the glucose metabolism necessary to fuel tumor growth.
  • Clinical data for Vidac’s first-generation metabolic checkpoint modulator candidates have shown powerful effects in halting cancer cell proliferation and restoring immune-sensitivity and apoptosis.

Kane Biotech Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX- V:KNE; OTCQB:KNBIF) (the “Company” or “Kane Biotech”) today announces its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX- V:KNE; OTCQB:KNBIF) (the “Company” or “Kane Biotech”) today announces its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.
  • On December 20, 2023, Kane Biotech announced that it received a non-binding offer for its interest in STEM Animal Health.
  • Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $398,234, an increase of 24% compared to $320,653 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.
  • Loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was ($1,611,894), an increase of 92% compared to ($838,150) for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.