Date: 5/5/2022
Form: 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: May 2022
Commission file number: 001-36578
ENLIVEX THERAPEUTICS LTD.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
14 Einstein Street, Nes Ziona, Israel 7403618
(Address of principal executive offices)
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On May 5, 2022, Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the State of Israel (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing the issuance of U.S. Patent Nos. 11,304,976 and 11,318,163, each of which provides the Company with added intellectual property protection in the United States until at least 2036 with respect to claims covering methods of treating sepsis with AllocetraTM. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K and incorporated herein by reference.
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. on May 5, 2022. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ Oren Hershkovitz | |
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Name: Title: |
Oren Hershkovitz Chief Executive Officer | |
Date: May 5, 2022
Exhibit 99.1
Enlivex Announces Issuance of Two U.S. Patents Covering Methods of Treating Sepsis with Allocetra
Nes-Ziona, Israel, May 5, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Enlivex Therapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ENLV, the “Company”), a clinical-stage macrophage reprogramming immunotherapy company, today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent Nos. 11,304,976 and 11,318,163. Each patent provides Enlivex with added intellectual property (IP) protection in the United States until at least 2036 with respect to claims covering methods of treating sepsis with AllocetraTM.
Oren Hershkovitz, PhD, CEO of Enlivex, stated, “These latest patents add important depth to the IP portfolio protecting our sepsis program, with one specifically covering the treatment of sepsis derived from pneumonia, urinary, or biliary tract infections. These are three important sepsis subtypes that we intend to evaluate in our Phase II trial of Allocetra™. As we continue to advance this trial and our other programs, we plan to pursue additional patents in key geographies around the world to help maximize the value of our pipeline.”
Enlivex is developing AllocetraTM as a universal, off-the-shelf cell therapy designed to reprogram macrophages into their homeostatic state. Diseases such as solid cancers, sepsis, and many others reprogram macrophages out of their homeostatic state. These non-homeostatic macrophages contribute significantly to the severity of the respective diseases. By restoring macrophage homeostasis, AllocetraTM has the potential to provide a novel immunotherapeutic mechanism of action for life-threatening clinical indications that are defined as “unmet medical needs”, as a stand-alone therapy or in combination with other therapeutic agents.
ABOUT ENLIVEX
Enlivex is a clinical stage macrophage reprogramming immunotherapy company developing Allocetra™, a universal, off-the-shelf cell therapy designed to reprogram macrophages into their homeostatic state. Resetting non-homeostatic macrophages into their homeostatic state is critical for immune system rebalancing and resolution of life-threatening conditions. For more information visit https://enlivex.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which may be identified by words such as "expects," "plans," "projects," "will," "may," "anticipates," "believes," "should," "would", "could," "intends," "estimates," "suggests," "has the potential to" and other words of similar meaning, including statements regarding expected cash balances, market opportunities for the results of current clinical studies and preclinical experiments, the effectiveness of, and market opportunities for, ALLOCETRATM programs. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may affect Enlivex's business and prospects, including the risks that Enlivex may not succeed in generating any revenues or developing any commercial products; that the products in development may fail, may not achieve the expected results or effectiveness and/or may not generate data that would support the approval or marketing of these products for the indications being studied or for other indications; that ongoing studies may not continue to show substantial or any activity; and other risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The results of clinical trials in humans may produce results that differ significantly from the results of clinical and other trials in animals. The results of early-stage trials may differ significantly from the results of more developed, later-stage trials. The development of any products using the ALLOCETRATM product line could also be affected by a number of other factors, including unexpected safety, efficacy or manufacturing issues, additional time requirements for data analyses and decision making, the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation, the impact of competitive products and pricing and the impact of patents and other proprietary rights held by competitors and other third parties. In addition to the risk factors described above, investors should consider the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors discussed in Enlivex's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date the statements were made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable law.
ENLIVEX CONTACT
Shachar Shlosberger, CFO
Enlivex Therapeutics, Ltd.
shachar@enlivexpharm.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Eric Ribner
LifeSci Advisors
eric@lifesciadvisors.com