Zogenix Announces Issuance Of U.S. Patent for ZX008 In Dravet Syndrome

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zogenix, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZGNX), a pharmaceutical company developing therapies for the treatment of orphan and central nervous system (CNS) disorders, announced today the recent issuance of U.S. Patent No. 9,549,909 from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.  The patent, entitled “Method for the Treatment of Dravet Syndrome”, covers claims related to a method for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome with ZX008.  This patent is expected to provide protection of the associated claims through 2033.

“This represents the first issued patent covering the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome using fenfluramine as an adjunctive therapy, and is an important milestone for our ZX008 development program,” said Stephen J. Farr, Ph.D., President and CEO.  “We are continuing to pursue multiple additional patent families related to ZX008 globally in order to further protect our lead product candidate.  In addition, we are conducting certain pre-clinical and clinical development work in order to leverage additional potential intellectual property opportunities.”

Zogenix’s Phase 3 program for ZX008 in Dravet syndrome continues to enroll patients in the U.S. and internationally.  ZX008 is designated as an orphan drug in both the U.S. and Europe, and also received Fast Track designation in the U.S., for the treatment of Dravet syndrome.

The assignees of this U.S. patent are University of Leuven and University Hospital Antwerp, in Belgium.  Zogenix secured exclusive world-wide rights to the recently issued U.S. patent and additional intellectual property through its 2014 acquisition of Brabant Pharma Limited, pursuant to a sale and purchase agreement with Brabant. 

About Zogenix
Zogenix, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing CNS therapies that address specific clinical needs for people living with orphan and other CNS disorders who need innovative treatment alternatives to improve their daily functioning.

For more information, visit www.zogenix.com. 

Forward Looking Statements
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