STANS, Switzerland, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd. (NLS), a Swiss biotech firm focusing on the development of novel treatments of rare neurological diseases including narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia and Kleine Levin Syndrome and of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), proudly announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the USPTO) issued a Notice of Allowance for a new patent covering a novel treatment for ADHD.
U.S. Patent Application No. 10/559293, entitled “Use of iron for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children”, has been examined and allowed for issuance as a patent by the USPTO on 11th September, 2019. The allowed invention claims a method for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with iron, with or without combination with other active ingredient(s).
The specification also discloses other inventive concepts related to possible combination use of iron therapy, which may be pursued in a subsequently filed continuing applications at the USPTO.
“We are extremely pleased with the continued development of our patent portfolio. The allowance of this patent is another major step in the development of a robust patent portfolio within NLS Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of ADHD.” said Alex Zwyer, Chief Executive Officer of NLS.
Dr Eric Konofal, co-founder and inventor of the patent stated “This patent builds on published research going back more than a decade and which now delivers on my promise for innovative and safer and approaches to the management of ADHD”.
About NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd.
NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd. is a privately owned, Swiss-based biotech firm focusing on the development of new treatments for sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy, ADHD, cognitive impairment and other neurological disorders that remain largely under-diagnosed and for which unmet medical needs are significant. NLS has built a large portfolio of promising non-clinical and clinical-stage compounds, developed by an experienced team of proven experts in ADHD and narcolepsy and working closely with key opinion leaders. NLS’ lead compound, mazindol C.R., has received Orphan Drug Designation both in the U.S. and in Europe for treating narcolepsy and completed a phase 2 study in the U.S. in adult subjects with ADHD demonstrating best-in-class efficacy and a favorable safety profile.
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