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Femasys Announces Notices of Intention to Grant for Two New European Patent Applications Covering Use of FemBloc Permanent Birth Control
European patents expand coverage for both essential components of FemBloc for fallopian tube occlusion, resulting in non-surgical permanent contraception
About this update from Femasys Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"European patents expand coverage for both essential components of FemBloc for fallopian tube occlusion, resulting in non-surgical permanent contraception\nATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Femasys Inc., (Nasdaq: FEMY), a leading biomedical innovator addressing significant unmet needs in women's health worldwide, with a broad portfolio of disruptive, accessible in-office therapeutic and diagnostic products, announces the European Patent Office (“EPO”) issued notices of Intention to Grant for two EU Patent Applications, EPO Application Nos. 24170531.8 and 18751753.7, which will have anticipated expirations in 2039 and 2038, respectively. Femasys plans to pursue additional patent applications to further strengthen its existing portfolio protecting FemBloc® permanent birth control, along with its other products, including FemaSeed®, FemVue®, FemCath® and FemCerv®. “The allowance of all requested claims for the two components of the non-surgical FemBloc permanent birth control marks a key milestone in extending protection for this revolutionary alternative to traditional surgical sterilization, which is costly, inconvenient, and carries significant risks,” stated Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Femasys’ CEO. “Expanding our patent protection and coverage in Europe ahead of commercial availability brings us one step closer to advancing Femasys' mission to deliver essential technologies to women globally.” About FemBlocFemBloc® is a revolutionary first-of-its-kind non-surgical permanent birth control, that involves a minimally invasive delivery system to introduce a specially designed blended polymer into the fallopian tubes, triggering a natural healing response that blocks the tubes with tissue in-growth. Designed for women seeking safe, accessible, and cost-effective permanent contraception, FemBloc avoids the risks and inconvenience of surgical sterilization. Participants are being enrolled in a pivotal clinical trial (NCT05977751) for U.S. approval. Previous clinical trials (NCT04273594, NCT03433911, and NCT03067272) have demonstrated FemBloc’s safety as a permanent birth control option compared to surgical sterilization. Learn more at www.FemBloc.com. About FemasysFemasys, an Atlanta-based leading biomedical innovator, develops and commercializes a portfolio of patent-protected, minimally invasive women’s health solutions, all manufac...