Marks the first jurisdictional issuance of an international patent for a family of novel small molecule compounds
Patent covers novel analog compounds for therapeutic applications in pain, glaucoma, inflammatory disease, anxiety, and a variety of neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Patent also protects the methods of preparation of the compounds
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 22, 2025) - InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) ("InMed" or the "Company"), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drug candidates for diseases with high unmet medical needs, today announces it has been granted an international Patent Cooperation Treaty ('PCT') patent in the first of several jurisdictions where the patent has been filed.
Titled "Cannabinoid analogs and methods for their preparation", this patent protects the use of several proprietary small molecule compounds and methods of their preparation, including the drug candidates screened for InMed's Alzheimer's disease and dry age-related macular degeneration programs. This Patent No. 417531 (Application No. MX/a/2021/005026) has been issued in Mexico and holds a 20-year term. The initial jurisdictional issuance of this important patent strengthens InMed's intellectual property portfolio, ensuring the protection of innovative cannabinoid analogs designed for diverse therapeutic applications, including neurological disorders, behavioral conditions, inflammation, and other medical needs. The PCT patent further protects InMed's production methods of its novel pharmaceutical drug development candidates utilizing modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing approaches. The international PCT application has been filed in, and is awaiting issuance from, several additional jurisdictions including the U.S., Europe, Japan and others.
InMed's President and CEO, Eric A. Adams, said, "We are pleased with this initial issuance of a key PCT patent for our proprietary small molecule drug development candidates. Our innovation includes an extensive library of novel small molecules aimed at targeting specific pharmacological properties for therapeutic application. This has led to the development of promising, novel drug candidates for Alzheimer's disease and age-related macular degeneration." He added, "The issuance underscores our commitment to securing the long-term intellectual property protection of our research and development efforts. We remain focused on expanding our patent portfolio to protect our novel drug candidates, methods of manufacturing these drugs, how they are formulated and how they are used to support the development of new treatments for diseases with high unmet medical needs."
InMed has a total of 14 patent families covering compositions, formulations, manufacturing processes and methods of use.
Summary of Granted Patents (to date):
Subject Matter
Scope
Status and jurisdiction
Cannabinoid analogs and methods of their preparation
Formulation, manufacturing processes
Granted: Mexico
Pending: Several jurisdictions
Use of topical formulations of cannabinoids in the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa and related connective tissue disorders
Method of Use
Granted: US, Australia, Japan, Israel
Pending: Several jurisdictions
Metabolic engineering of E. coli for the biosynthesis of cannabinoid products
Manufacturing Process
Granted: U.S.
Pending: Several jurisdictions
Ocular drug delivery formulation
Formulation, Method of Use
Granted: Australia, Japan, India, Europe, U.S.
Recombinant production systems for prenylated polyketides of the cannabinoid family
Manufacturing Process
Granted: U.S., Mexico
Pending: Several jurisdictions
About InMed:
InMed Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drug candidates targeting the CB1/CB2 receptors. InMed's pipeline consists of three separate programs in the treatment of Alzheimer's, ocular and dermatological indications. Together with our subsidiary BayMedica, we are a global leader in the manufacturing, development and commercialization of rare cannabinoids and proprietary small molecule drug candidates. For more information, visit www.inmedpharma.com.
Investor Contact: Colin Clancy Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications T: +1 604 416 0999 E: IR@inmedpharma.com
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