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vTv Therapeutics Announces USPTO Allowance of Patent Covering Cadisegliatin

Key Takeaway: vTv Therapeutics announced that the USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent covering cadisegliatin, a potential first-in-class oral therapy for Type 1 diabetes. This patent, which protects crystalline forms of cadisegliatin, extends through 2041. The company views this as a significant milestone in safeguarding their lead asset, which is currently undergoing Phase 3 trials.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • USPTO's Notice of Allowance strengthens patent protection for cadisegliatin.
  • The patent term extends through 2041, ensuring long-term exclusivity.
  • Cadisegliatin is a potential first-in-class therapy for Type 1 diabetes.
  • The drug has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The safety and efficacy of cadisegliatin have not yet been established.
  • There is no guarantee of health authority approval or commercial availability.

Full Press Release Details

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- vTv Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: VTVT), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development ofcadisegliatin, a potential first-in-class oral adjunctive therapy to insulin being investigated for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent application directed to compositions of matter of crystalline forms of salts and co-crystals ofcadisegliatin. The patent term runs through 2041.
“We are pleased with the outcome of the prosecution of this patent as it further strengthens the protection aroundcadisegliatin,” said Paul Sekhri, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of vTv Therapeutics. “This successful patent application demonstrates our strong commitment to protecting the innovation of our lead asset and is another important milestone for vTv Therapeutics.”
About CadisegliatinCadisegliatin(TTP399)is a novel, oral small molecule, liver-selective glucokinase activator being investigated as a potential first-in-class oral adjunctive treatment for Type 1 diabetes (T1D). In non-clinical studies,cadisegliatin, acting selectively on the liver, increased the activity of glucokinase independently from insulin which supports clinical investigation of improvement in glycemic control through hepatic glucose uptake and glycogen storage.Cadisegliatinhas been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is currently being studied in the Phase 3 CATT1 trial.
Cadisegliatin is under investigation and the safety and efficacy have not been established. There is no guarantee that this product will receive health authority approval or become commercially available for the use being investigated.
About vTv TherapeuticsvTv Therapeutics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral, small molecule drug candidates intended to help treat people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. vTv's clinical pipeline is led bycadisegliatin, currently in a Phase 3 trial, a potential first-in-class oral glucokinase activator being investigated for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. vTv and its development partners are investigating multiple molecules across different indications for chronic diseases. Learn more at vtvtherapeutics.com or follow the company on LinkedIn or X.

Investor ContactJohn FrauncesLifeSci Advisors, LLC917-355-2395jfraunces@lifesciadvisors.com

Media ContactCaren BegunTellMed Strategies201-396-8551caren.begun@tmstrat.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cadisegliatin?

Cadisegliatin is a novel oral glucokinase activator being studied for Type 1 diabetes.

What does the USPTO allowance mean for vTv?

The USPTO allowance strengthens patent protection for cadisegliatin, enhancing its market position.

What is the significance of the patent term?

The patent term extends through 2041, ensuring long-term exclusivity for cadisegliatin.

Is cadisegliatin approved for use?

No, cadisegliatin's safety and efficacy have not been established yet.

What trial is cadisegliatin currently in?

Cadisegliatin is currently being studied in the Phase 3 CATT1 trial.

Last updated: Aug 11, 2025