Active Biotech wins Japan patent for laquinimod eye-drop formulation through 2042

• Active Biotech secured a Japan patent for an ophthalmic laquinimod formulation, strengthening its intellectual property position in a key pharmaceutical market.
• The grant provides potential market exclusivity in Japan until 2042 under patent number 7,918,190.
• The eye-drop formulation targets delivery to the back of the eye for severe inflammatory diseases, including non-infectious uveitis.
• Management aims to move laquinimod into Phase II uveitis trials with a commercial partner; partnering discussions are ongoing.

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