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Conduit Pharmaceuticals Announces New Addition to its Autoimmune Pipeline

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Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT) has filed two new patent applications for its lead clinical candidate, AZD1656, including a novel composition of matter filing for CDT1656. The new asset combines AZD1656 with a second compound targeting autoimmune disorders. This strategic move aims to expand Conduit's market opportunities in the autoimmune therapeutics market, currently valued at $214.54 billion and expected to reach $339 billion by 2030 with a 7.90% CAGR. The company's strategy focuses on building valuable IP and positioning itself for future licensing opportunities in the autoimmune sector.

Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT) ha presentato due nuove domande di brevetto per il suo principale candidato clinico, AZD1656, inclusa una nuova richiesta di composizione di materia per CDT1656. Il nuovo asset combina AZD1656 con un secondo composto mirato ai disturbi autoimmuni. Questa mossa strategica mira ad espandere le opportunità di mercato di Conduit nel mercato dei terapeutici per le malattie autoimmuni, attualmente valutato 214,54 miliardi di dollari e previsto raggiungere i 339 miliardi di dollari entro il 2030 con un CAGR del 7,90%. La strategia dell'azienda si concentra sulla costruzione di IP di valore e sul posizionamento per future opportunità di licensing nel settore autoimmune.

Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT) ha presentado dos nuevas solicitudes de patente para su candidato clínico principal, AZD1656, incluida una nueva solicitud de composición de materia para CDT1656. El nuevo activo combina AZD1656 con un segundo compuesto que apunta a los trastornos autoinmunes. Este movimiento estratégico tiene como objetivo expandir las oportunidades de mercado de Conduit en el mercado de terapias autoinmunes, actualmente valorado en 214.54 mil millones de dólares y se espera que alcance los 339 mil millones de dólares para 2030 con una CAGR del 7.90%. La estrategia de la empresa se centra en construir propiedad intelectual valiosa y posicionarse para futuras oportunidades de licencia en el sector autoinmune.

Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT)는 주요 임상 후보인 AZD1656에 대해 새로운 두 개의 특허 출원을 했으며, 이에는 CDT1656에 대한 새로운 물질 조성 출원이 포함됩니다. 새로운 자산은 AZD1656과 자가면역 질환을 표적으로 하는 두 번째 화합물을 결합합니다. 이 전략적 조치는 자가면역 치료제 시장에서 Conduit의 시장 기회를 확장하는 것을 목표로 하며, 현재 2,145억 4천만 달러로 평가되며 2030년까지 3,390억 달러에 이를 것으로 예상되며 연평균 성장률(CAGR)은 7.90%입니다. 이 회사의 전략은 가치 있는 지식 재산(IP)을 구축하고 자가면역 부문에서 미래의 라이선스 기회를 위한 위치를 선점하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.

Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT) a déposé deux nouvelles demandes de brevet pour son principal candidat clinique, AZD1656, y compris une nouvelle demande de composition de matière pour CDT1656. Le nouvel actif associe AZD1656 à un second composé ciblant les troubles auto-immuns. Ce mouvement stratégique vise à élargir les opportunités de marché de Conduit sur le marché des thérapeutiques auto-immunes, actuellement évalué à 214,54 milliards de dollars et prévu atteindre 339 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030 avec un TCAC de 7,90%. La stratégie de l'entreprise se concentre sur la création de propriété intellectuelle précieuse et sur le positionnement pour de futures opportunités de licence dans le secteur auto-immun.

Conduit Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: CDT) hat zwei neue Patentanträge für seinen führenden klinischen Kandidaten AZD1656 eingereicht, darunter einen neuen Antrag auf Zusammensetzung von Materie für CDT1656. Das neue Asset kombiniert AZD1656 mit einer zweiten Verbindung, die auf Autoimmunerkrankungen abzielt. Diese strategische Maßnahme zielt darauf ab, die Marktchancen von Conduit im Markt für autoimmune Therapeutika zu erweitern, der derzeit mit 214,54 Milliarden Dollar bewertet wird und bis 2030 voraussichtlich 339 Milliarden Dollar erreichen wird, bei einer durchschnittlichen jährlichen Wachstumsrate (CAGR) von 7,90%. Die Strategie des Unternehmens konzentriert sich auf den Aufbau wertvoller IP und die Positionierung für zukünftige Lizenzmöglichkeiten im Bereich Autoimmunerkrankungen.

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  • Filing of new composition of matter patent strengthening IP protection
  • Expansion of product pipeline with new combination therapy CDT1656
  • Targeting $214.54B autoimmune therapeutics market with 7.90% CAGR
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The patent filings for CDT1656 represent a strategic move in the competitive autoimmune therapeutics space. The composition of matter patent combining AZD1656 with an immune-modulating compound creates a significant barrier to entry and enhances Conduit's licensing potential. Operating in a $214.54 billion market with projected growth to $339 billion by 2030, this IP strategy positions Conduit to capture value from both immediate commercialization and future licensing deals.

The dual-compound approach could potentially address multiple autoimmune pathways simultaneously, offering broader therapeutic applications. However, the early-stage nature of this development and lack of clinical data means significant validation work lies ahead. The patent strategy appears primarily focused on building future licensing value rather than near-term revenue generation.

The strategic timing of this patent filing aligns with the expanding autoimmune therapeutics market, growing at 7.90% CAGR. For a company with a relatively small $8.4 million market cap, securing IP rights in this massive market segment represents a important value-creation step. The focus on combination therapy and patent protection indicates a clear commercialization strategy targeting larger pharmaceutical companies as potential licensing partners.

However, investors should note that patent filings alone don't guarantee market success. The development timeline, clinical trial costs and competitive landscape in autoimmune therapeutics present significant challenges. The company's ability to leverage these patents into meaningful licensing deals will be important for long-term value creation.

  • Conduit Pharmaceuticals announces new addition to its autoimmune pipeline, underscored by composition of matter patent filing to strengthen its competitive position
  • This new asset, CDT1656, combines AZD1656 with a second known-compound that has demonstrated immune-modulating effects across multiple autoimmune conditions, enhancing its therapeutic potential

  • The addition of CDT1656 and the supporting composition of matter patent filing highlight Conduit’s commitment to building a robust asset portfolio, positioning the Company for future licensing opportunities

SAN DIEGO and LONDON, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) (“Conduit” or the “Company”), today announces the filing of two new patent applications relating to its lead clinical candidate, AZD1656, a HK-4 glucokinase activator licensed from AstraZeneca targeting a broad spectrum of autoimmune disorders.

The patent applications include a novel composition of matter filing for CDT1656, the newly introduced asset in Conduit’s portfolio. CDT1656 combines AZD1656 with a second compound whose mechanism of action plays a critical role in the progression of autoimmune disorders and has shown potential across a range of conditions. This combination provides an expansion to Conduit's pipeline, creating an innovative addition to the Company’s autoimmune portfolio. Conduit believes that the development of CDT1656 has the potential to expand the market opportunity for the Company across a broader range of autoimmune conditions and patient subsets further strengthening its strategic position.

These filings reinforce Conduit's commitment to building valuable Intellectual Property (IP) across its portfolio, particularly with assets that can be combined with existing therapies to offer enhanced treatment solutions. As part of its broader strategy, Conduit intends to create additional IP combinations to maximize the future licensing value of its assets. Furthermore, Conduit aims to strategically position itself to capture market share for products with expiring patents or IP vulnerabilities in the near term, ensuring its portfolio is well-positioned to drive both innovation and commercial success.

The autoimmune disease therapeutics market size was estimated to be $214.54 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.90% to reach $339.00 billion by 20301. CDT1656 has the potential to unlock significant market opportunities, offering expanded treatment options and positioning the Company for further growth in this rapidly evolving sector.

“The filing of these two new patents reflects our dedication at Conduit to maximizing our IP portfolio and highlights the strength of research and development at our Cambridge, UK laboratory,” said Dr. David Tapolczay, Chief Executive Officer at Conduit. “By securing exclusive rights to CDT1656, a combination of AZD1656 and a second compound which offers additional autoimmune benefits, we are positioning Conduit for future licensing opportunities and market growth. These developments demonstrate our commitment to driving value through strategic IP creation and capitalizing on untapped opportunities in the sector.”

About Conduit Pharmaceuticals

Conduit is a multi-asset, clinical stage, disease-agnostic life science company delivering an efficient model for compound development. Conduit both acquires and funds the development of Phase 2-ready assets and then seeks an exit through third-party license deals following successful clinical trials. Led by a highly experienced team of pharmaceutical executives including Dr. David Tapolczay and Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, this novel approach is a departure from the traditional pharma/biotech business model of taking assets through regulatory approval.

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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding Conduit's future results of operations and financial position, Conduit's business strategy, prospective product candidates, product approvals, research and development costs, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objectives of management for future operations, future results of current and anticipated studies and business endeavors with third parties, and future results of current and anticipated product candidates, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to; the inability to maintain the listing of Conduit's securities on Nasdaq; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination completed in September 2023, which may be affected by, among other things, competition; the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth economically and hire and retain key employees; the risks that Conduit's product candidates in development fail clinical trials or are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other applicable authorities on a timely basis or at all; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Conduit may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks as identified in filings made by Conduit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, Conduit operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond Conduit's control, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and except as required by law, Conduit assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Conduit gives no assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

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What is Conduit Pharmaceuticals' new patent filing for CDT1656?

Conduit Pharmaceuticals filed a composition of matter patent for CDT1656, which combines their lead candidate AZD1656 with a second compound targeting autoimmune disorders.

What is the market size for autoimmune therapeutics that Conduit Pharmaceuticals (CDT) is targeting?

The autoimmune therapeutics market is estimated at $214.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $339 billion by 2030, growing at a 7.90% CAGR.

How does CDT1656 enhance Conduit Pharmaceuticals' (CDT) product portfolio?

CDT1656 expands Conduit's autoimmune pipeline by combining AZD1656 with a second compound, potentially broadening their market opportunity across various autoimmune conditions.

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