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Oncolytics Biotech® Provides Update on Intellectual Property Strategy and Patent Filings
SAN DIEGO, January 08, 2026--Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (Nasdaq: ONCY) ("Oncolytics" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing pelareorep, today provided an update on the status of its intellectual property ("IP") portfolio and ongoing efforts to extend patent protection for pelareorep as part of the company’s long-term value creation and development strategy.
About this update from Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
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