Biovica, specializing in blood-based cancer monitoring, today announced that the Japanese Patent Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for a new patent application covering the use of TKa during ongoing treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients.
The new Notice of Allowance builds on Biovica’s recently granted Japanese patent in immuno-oncology. The first patent protects the use of TKa to help assess which patients are more likely to benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. The new patent application broadens this protection to also include use during ongoing treatment.
Together, the two patents strengthen Biovica’s Japanese patent position across a larger part of the cancer treatment journey, from patient stratification before treatment to monitoring treatment effect during therapy.
“This is another important step in strengthening Biovica’s intellectual property position in immuno-oncology. A broader patent position supports our Pharma Services strategy by strengthening awareness, partnering opportunities and the use of DiviTum TKa in oncology drug development, including future companion diagnostic opportunities,” said Theis Kipling, CEO of Biovica
Biovica has corresponding patent protection in Europe and continues to pursue patent protection in other key markets, including the US and China.