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Lantern Pharma Secures EU Patent Allowance for LP-284, Bolstering Global IP Position for AI-Developed Cancer Therapy

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  • The EU patent allowance strengthens the prior patent allowance for LP-284 in the US, Japan India and Mexico.
  • LP-284 has the potential to address B-cell lymphomas and other B-cell driven malignancies addressing a $4+ billion annual market need
  • LP-284 is in an active Phase 1 trial in the US focused on lymphomas and other B-cell cancers with a potential completion in late 2025

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lantern Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRN), a clinical-stage oncology company leveraging its proprietary RADR® artificial intelligence (AI) platform to accelerate drug discovery, today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued a notice of allowance for a composition of matter patent covering its drug candidate LP-284. This patent, expected to be granted in the coming months with exclusivity through early 2039, strengthens Lantern's global intellectual property (IP) portfolio and supports the development and commercialization path for LP-284, a novel therapy in development for relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), including mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and high-grade B-cell lymphomas (HGBL).

LP-284, a next-generation acylfulvene, was optimized using Lantern's RADR® platform, which identified its synthetically lethal mechanism targeting cancer cells with DNA damage repair deficiencies. Currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT06132503), LP-284 has demonstrated preclinical potential in addressing aggressive NHL subtypes, including MCL and double-hit lymphoma (DHL). The drug candidate has earned Orphan Drug Designations from the U.S. FDA for both MCL and HGBL, highlighting its role in tackling rare cancers with significant unmet needs.

Expanding Global Patent Protection

The EU patent complements a composition of matter patent granted in Japan (June 2024) and the U.S. (April 2023), with additional patent allowances grants in India and Mexico, and applications pending in China, Australia, Canada, and Korea. This expanding international IP portfolio positions LP-284 for global commercialization and strategic partnerships.

"The EU patent allowance for LP-284 is a critical milestone that enhances our ability to deliver this AI-advanced therapy to patients globally," said Panna Sharma, President and CEO of Lantern Pharma. "Our RADR® platform enabled us to rapidly advance LP-284's unique mechanism, achieving clinical trial readiness in under three years at a cost of approximately $1.5 to $2.0 million. This patent reinforces our commitment to precision oncology and creates opportunities for strategic collaborations with biotech partners."

Addressing Significant Market Need

LP-284 targets a global market estimated at $4 billion annually for blood cancers, driven by the rising incidence of NHL globally. Nearly all patients diagnosed with aggressive NHL subtypes like MCL will relapse after treatment, creating an urgent need for novel therapeutic approaches.

Lantern's RADR® platform, powered by over 200 billion oncology-focused data points and 200+ machine learning algorithms, has streamlined LP-284's development, reducing timelines and costs compared to traditional drug discovery. This efficiency and capability positions Lantern to attract investment and partnerships with biotech and pharma companies seeking innovative oncology solutions.

About LP-284

LP-284 is an investigational next-generation acylfulvene designed to exploit synthetic lethal interactions in cancer cells with DNA damage repair deficiencies. Developed with guidance from Lantern's AI platform RADR®, LP-284 represents a novel therapeutic approach for treating relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other hematologic malignancies. The compound is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT06132503) to determine its safety profile, optimal dosing, and preliminary efficacy in patients with aggressive NHL subtypes who have failed standard therapies.

LP-284 has received multiple Orphan Drug Designations from the U.S. FDA, including designations for mantle cell lymphoma and high-grade B-cell lymphomas, recognizing its potential to address significant unmet medical needs in rare cancer populations.

About Lantern Pharma

Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) is an AI-driven biotechnology company focused on accelerating and optimizing the discovery, development, and commercialization of cancer therapies. Its RADR® platform leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to uncover novel therapeutic opportunities, accelerate drug development, and improve patient outcomes.

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