Genflow Biosciences PLC Announces Recognition of Patentability of Claims

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Genflow Biosciences (LSE:GENF / OTCQB:GENFF) announced that the European Patent Office published its Euro‑PCT application in the EPO Bulletin on 15 October 2025, recognizing the patentability of claims for a SIRT6 variant patent (EP publication No. EP4338267; application No. 22808414.1; European publication EP4630038).

The publication places the application in the final pre‑grant phase under Article 67(3) EPC and activates provisional protection across participating EPO member states pending national validations. Genflow must bring the description into compliance with the claims in response to an Official Letter before the EPO will issue the intention to grant.

Positive

• EPO publication dated 15 October 2025
• Final pre‑grant phase under Article 67(3) EPC
• Provisional protection activated across EPO member states

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• Description must be amended to comply with claims before grant
• Patent not yet granted; still requires formal intention to grant

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Genflow Biosciences Plc

European Patent Office 2025 Recognizes the Patentability of Claims of SIRT 6 Variant Patent

LONDON, UK, AL / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / Genflow Biosciences Plc (LSE:GENF)(OTCQB:GENFF) ("Genflow" or the "Company"), the only publicly listed longevity company in Europe, is pleased to announce that its European patent (No. 22808414.1, Publication No. EP4338267) was officially published in the European Patent Office (EPO) Bulletin on 15 October 2025.

The EPO has recognized the patentability of claims of Genflow's Euro-PCT application, marking a major milestone in the Company's ongoing intellectual property strategy. The European publication number EP4630038 appeared in the Bulletin, signifying that the patent application entered its final pre-grant phase under Article 67(3) EPC. However, Genflow will still need to bring the description into compliance with the claims to respond to this Official Letter; only then will the European Patent Office issue the intention to grant.

With publication, provisional protection took effect across participating EPO member states, allowing Genflow to enforce protection following national validation. This status confirmed the formal recognition of Genflow's application and underscored significant progress toward full patent grant and legal protection across Europe.

Strategic Significance
This publication represents a major step toward securing European patent recognition for key elements of Genflow's longevity gene therapy platform. As the patent enters its final stage before formal recognition, Genflow is positioned to benefit from potential EU grant opportunities and stronger leverage in partnership discussions with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. It also underscores the continued progress in securing the intellectual property backbone of Genflow's SIRT6-based technology across Europe.

Dr. Eric Leire, Chief Executive Officer of Genflow Biosciences, commented: "The publication by the EPO represents a major validation of our scientific innovation and long-term IP strategy. Securing formal European recognition for our patent moves us closer to full protection of our longevity gene therapy platform and strengthens our strategic position for future partnerships and funding opportunities."

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About Genflow Biosciences

Founded in 2020, Genflow Biosciences Plc. (LSE:GENF) (OTCQB:GENFF), a biotechnology company headquartered in the UK with R&D facilities in Belgium, is pioneering gene therapies to decelerate the aging process, with the goal of promoting longer and healthier lives while mitigating the financial, emotional, and social impacts of a fast-growing aging global population. Genflow's lead compound, GF-1002, works through the delivery of a centenarian variant of the SIRT6 gene which has yielded promising results. Genflow's 12-month proof-of-concept clinical trial evaluating their SIRT6-centenarian gene therapy in aged dogs began in March 2025. Other programs planned include a clinical trial that will explore the potential benefits of GF-1002 in treating MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis), the most prevalent chronic liver disease for which there are no effective treatments. Please visit www.genflowbio.com and follow the Company on LinkedIn and X.

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FAQ

What did Genflow (GENFF) announce on 20 October 2025 about its European patent?

Genflow said the EPO published its Euro‑PCT application on 15 October 2025, recognizing claim patentability for a SIRT6 variant and entering the final pre‑grant phase.

Does the EPO publication for Genflow (GENFF) mean the patent is granted?

No; publication signals patentability recognition and provisional protection, but the patent is not yet granted until description compliance and EPO intention to grant are completed.

What immediate protection did Genflow (GENFF) gain from the EPO publication?

Provisional protection took effect across participating EPO member states, enabling national validation and potential enforcement after validation.

What steps must Genflow (GENFF) take before the EPO will issue an intention to grant?

Genflow must bring the description into compliance with the claims in response to the EPO Official Letter.

Which patent numbers did Genflow (GENFF) reference in the announcement?

The announcement referenced application No. 22808414.1, publication No. EP4338267, and European publication EP4630038.