Recce Pharmaceuticals secures Chinese patent acceptance for its flagship anti-infective compounds, expanding its global IP footprint into the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical market.

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SYDNEY, 27 May 2025 – Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: RCE), an Australian biotech developing next-generation synthetic anti-infectives, has received official notification from the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) confirming the acceptance of its core Patent Family 4, valid until 2041.

The newly accepted patent covers RECCE® 327 and RECCE® 529, including their manufacturing processes, therapeutic applications for bacterial and viral infections, and multiple delivery formats (oral, injection, transdermal, aerosol, etc.).

This is Recce’s fifth Patent Family 4 grant, following approvals in Australia, Canada, Israel, and Japan. Additional international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) are under review.

CEO James Graham welcomed the decision, stating it marks a significant expansion of Recce’s global IP portfolio into China, the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical market, where the antibiotic sector alone is valued at US$4.09 billion and forecast to grow at a 5.7% CAGR through 2030.

Recce’s pipeline includes:

● R327: IV/topical therapy for drug-resistant bacterial infections

● R435: Oral antibacterial

● R529: Antiviral therapy

All three compounds have been recognised by the WHO and the FDA, with R327 receiving QIDP status, Fast Track designation, and 10-year post-approval market exclusivity.

Recce owns and operates its own automated manufacturing facility in Australia, supporting current clinical trials and future commercial supply.

This patent marks a key step in Recce’s global commercialisation strategy and its efforts to combat the global threat of antimicrobial resistance.

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