T2 Biosystems Achieves Successful Defense of Patent for Direct-From-Whole Blood Pathogen Detection Method in the European Union
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T2 Biosystems (NASDAQ:TTOO) has successfully defended a key patent for its direct-from-whole blood detection method in the European Union. The opposition, filed in May 2023 by bioMerieux and an undisclosed party, challenged T2 Biosystems' European Patent No. 3 443 124. This patent is important to the company's intellectual property portfolio for detecting pathogens directly from whole blood samples.
The European Patent Office's Opposition Division held a public hearing on September 19, 2024, ruling in favor of T2 Biosystems. This decision maintains the company's strong IP position in pathogen detection technology. John Sperzel, Chairman and CEO, expressed confidence in the broad scope of their IP portfolio and stated their intention to continue defending against future challenges while advancing their technology, commercial platform, and product pipeline.
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- Successfully defended a key patent for direct-from-whole blood pathogen detection method in the EU
- Maintained strong intellectual property position in pathogen detection technology
- Reinforced confidence in the broad scope of the company's IP portfolio
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The successful defense of T2 Biosystems' patent in the EU is a significant legal victory for the company. This outcome strengthens their intellectual property position in the critical field of rapid sepsis detection. The ruling by the European Patent Office (EPO) affirms the validity and uniqueness of T2's direct-from-whole blood pathogen detection method.
From a legal perspective, this decision has several important implications:
- It protects T2 Biosystems from potential competitors using similar technology in the European market.
- It may deter future patent challenges, saving the company time and legal resources.
- It potentially increases the company's licensing opportunities and bargaining power in partnerships.
However, it's worth noting that bioMerieux and other undisclosed firms may still appeal this decision, which could lead to further legal proceedings. Investors should monitor for any announcements of appeals or new challenges to T2's patents in other jurisdictions.
T2 Biosystems' successful patent defense underscores the unique value of their direct-from-whole blood pathogen detection method in the medical diagnostics field. This technology is important for rapid sepsis detection, which can significantly improve patient outcomes in critical care settings.
The key advantages of this method include:
- Faster results compared to traditional blood culture methods
- Potential for earlier initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy
- Reduced time to diagnosis, which is critical in sepsis cases
From a research perspective, this patent protection may encourage further investment in T2's technology platform, potentially leading to expanded applications and improved diagnostic capabilities. It also positions T2 Biosystems as a leader in sepsis diagnostics, which could attract collaborations with academic institutions and other industry partners for further advancements in this critical area of healthcare.
The successful defense of T2 Biosystems' patent in the EU is a positive development for the company's financial outlook. This outcome protects a key asset in their intellectual property portfolio, which is important for maintaining their competitive edge in the rapidly growing sepsis diagnostics market.
Financial implications include:
- Potential for increased market share in the EU, as competitors may be prevented from offering similar technologies
- Enhanced ability to attract strategic partnerships or licensing agreements, potentially leading to new revenue streams
- Reduced legal expenses in the short term, although appeals may still occur
Investors should note that while this is a positive development, T2 Biosystems still faces challenges, including the need to achieve profitability and expand market adoption of their technologies. The company's ability to leverage this patent protection into tangible financial results will be key to watch in the coming quarters.
LEXINGTON, Mass., Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO) (the “Company”), a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, today announced that it has successfully defended against an opposition filed against a key patent for its direct-from-whole blood detection method in the European Union.
The opposition was filed in May 2023 with the European Patent Office (EPO) by bioMerieux and a strawman representing other undisclosed firm(s) against T2 Biosystems’ granted European Patent No. 3 443 124, which relates to a method for amplifying a target nucleic acid characteristic of a pathogen in a whole blood sample. This patent is part of T2 Biosystems’ intellectual property portfolio surrounding its proprietary direct-from-whole blood pathogen detection method. The Opposition Division of the EPO held a public hearing on September 19, 2024, and ruled such that T2 Biosystems’ strong IP position on the detection of pathogens directly from whole blood was maintained.
“This decision further supports the confidence we have in the broad scope conferred by our IP portfolio protecting our proprietary direct-from-whole blood pathogen detection method,” stated John Sperzel, Chairman and CEO of T2 Biosystems. “Given the importance and value of our IP portfolio, we intend to continue to defend against such challenges and remain confident in our leading position, as we advance our technology, commercial platform, and product pipeline.”
About T2 Biosystems
T2 Biosystems, a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, is dedicated to improving patient care and reducing the cost of care by helping clinicians effectively treat patients faster than ever before. T2 Biosystems’ products are powered by the proprietary T2 Magnetic Resonance (T2MR®) technology and include the T2Dx® Instrument, the T2Bacteria® Panel, the T2Candida® Panel, the T2Resistance® Panel, and the T2Biothreat™ Panel. T2 Biosystems has an active pipeline of future products, including the U.S. T2Resistance Panel, the T2Lyme™ Panel, and the expended T2Candida Panel to add the detection of Candida auris. For more information, please visit www.t2biosystems.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our patent portfolio, the potential of our direct-from-whole blood detection technology and products, statements regarding our patent portfolio, as well as statements that include the words “expect,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, (i) any inability to (a) realize anticipated benefits from commitments, contracts or products; (b) successfully execute strategic priorities; (c) bring products to market; (d) expand product usage or adoption; (e) obtain customer testimonials; (f) accurately predict growth assumptions; (g) realize anticipated revenues; (h) incur expected levels of operating expenses; or (i) increase the number of high-risk patients at customer facilities; (ii) failure of early data to predict eventual outcomes; (iii) failure to make or obtain anticipated FDA filings or clearances within expected time frames or at all; or (iv) the factors discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, on April 1, 2024, and other filings the Company makes with the SEC from time to time, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These and other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. While the Company may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, unless required by law, it disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause its views to change. Thus, no one should assume that the Company’s silence over time means that actual events are bearing out as expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
Investor Contact:
Philip Trip Taylor, Gilmartin Group
ir@T2Biosystems.com
415-937-5406
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