Femasys Strengthens and Extends Global Patent Protection for FemBloc® with First Issued Blended Polymer Patents
Rhea-AI Summary
Femasys (NASDAQ:FEMY) announced new issued patents in the United States and multiple key international markets that protect the blended polymer component of FemBloc, its non-surgical permanent birth control technology. These patents complement existing delivery system patents, broadening and extending FemBloc’s global intellectual property coverage.
The protected blended polymer is delivered into both fallopian tubes, degrades, and induces scar tissue for permanent occlusion. FemBloc is approved for marketing in Europe and select international markets but remains investigational in the United States, where a pivotal clinical trial is ongoing.
Positive
- New blended polymer patents issued in the U.S. and multiple global markets
- Expanded IP coverage now complements existing FemBloc delivery system patents
- Global footprint includes Europe, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, India, Hong Kong and others
- Non-surgical permanent birth control offers no anesthesia, incisions or recovery time
Negative
- FemBloc remains investigational in the United States with commercialization dependent on regulatory outcomes
- Ongoing U.S. pivotal trial indicates remaining scientific, technical and regulatory hurdles
Market reaction after patent protection update: FEMY +9.62%
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07 | Private placement | Negative | -9.8% | Company announced securities issuance with shares, pre-funded warrants, and additional warrants. |
| Jun 24 | Listing compliance | Positive | -8.5% | Nasdaq confirmed Femasys regained compliance with minimum bid price requirements. |
| May 13 | CE Mark approval | Positive | +1.1% | FemHSG Catheter received CE Mark approval for European commercial distribution. |
| May 08 | Earnings report | Positive | -6.0% | Femasys reported Q1 sales growth and initiated the FINALE pivotal trial. |
| May 05 | Commercial launch | Positive | +7.4% | FemaSeed Complete generated initial commercial revenue in an OB/GYN setting. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Historical reactions were mixed: three of five selected events aligned with the announcement direction, while two positive or constructive announcements diverged.
Key Terms
blended polymer technical
pivotal trial medical
investigational regulatory
permanent occlusion medical
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-- New U.S. and international patents complement existing delivery system patents, extending global IP coverage for the FemBloc solution --
ATLANTA, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Femasys Inc. (NASDAQ: FEMY), a leading biomedical innovator developing transformative fertility and non-surgical permanent birth control solutions designed to improve the standard of care, expand access, and reduce costs for women worldwide, announced today the issuance of patents in the United States and key international markets that expand intellectual property protection for the blended polymer component of FemBloc, the Company’s non-surgical permanent birth control technology. These patents broaden and extend FemBloc’s global intellectual property protection, complementing existing patents covering its delivery system and further strengthening the technology’s competitive position in a highly regulated market with rigorous clinical and regulatory requirements. FemBloc is approved for marketing in Europe and other select international markets and remains investigational in the United States.
“Developing a truly new approach to permanent birth control requires overcoming significant scientific, technical and regulatory hurdles,” said Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Femasys. “These first issued patents covering the blended polymer extend protection for the FemBloc solution beyond the delivery system and further strengthen the intellectual property foundation supporting this differentiated approach. As we advance FemBloc through the ongoing U.S. pivotal trial, this expanding patent portfolio helps protect the innovation behind FemBloc as we work to bring it to women globally.”
FemBloc is a first-of-its-kind, non-surgical solution for permanent birth control, addressing a significant unmet need in women’s reproductive health. The technology combines a patented delivery system with a separately patented blended polymer that is placed into both fallopian tubes, safely degrades and forms natural scar tissue for permanent occlusion. Unlike surgical sterilization, FemBloc requires no anesthesia, incisions or recovery time, offering women a more convenient and affordable alternative while avoiding risks associated with surgery.
The newly issued patents protect FemBloc’s blended polymer component in the United States (US Patent No. 12606719), Japan (JP Patent Nos. 7379157 and 7594647), South Korea (KR Patent No. 10-2713236), Brazil (BR Patent No. 1120190157140), Hong Kong (HK Patent No. HK40018048), India (IN Patent No. 430804), and multiple European countries (based on EPO Patent No. 3579890), including Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Ireland, Spain, Great Britain, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden, Turkey and Switzerland. Together with existing patents covering the delivery system, these patents broaden and extend intellectual property coverage for FemBloc across key global markets. Learn more at www.FemBloc.com.
About Femasys Inc.
Femasys is a leading biomedical innovator developing transformative fertility and non-surgical permanent birth control solutions designed to improve the standard of care, expand access, and reduce costs for women worldwide. The Company is focused on commercializing its fertility portfolio, led by FemaSeed® Intratubal Insemination, together with complementary diagnostic and sperm preparation products, in the U.S. and key international markets. Femasys is also advancing FemBloc®, its non-surgical, in-office permanent birth control solution, toward U.S. FDA approval through the ongoing FINALE pivotal trial (NCT05977751). FemBloc received regulatory approvals in Europe, the UK and New Zealand in 2025, supporting commercialization through strategic partnerships in select international markets. Femasys’ portfolio is supported by broad intellectual property protection and clinical data demonstrating favorable safety, encouraging effectiveness results, and high patient and practitioner satisfaction.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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