Genovis AB develops and sells unique enzymes in innovative formats facilitating quality control and development of antibody-based pharmaceuticals. Genovis’ enzyme products are partially based on enzymes originally developed and patented by Hansa Medical. Since 2012, Hansa Medical controls a strategic investment in Genovis mounting to 2 177 065 shares equivalent to ten per cent of the company. The patent infringement affect Genovis’ exclusive rights for laboratory reagent use of the protein tool FabRICATOR but has no bearing on Hansa Medical’s therapeutic line of business involving similar enzymes.

”We follow this case as it unfolds, keeping us informed due to our strategic holding in Genovis. The patent infringement concern Genovis’ specific business area but does not affect ours”, comments Emanuel Björne, CEO, Hansa Medical AB

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Genovis AB is a biotechnology company developing enzyme-based protein tools facilitating development and quality control of antibody-based drugs. Genovis AB is listed on NASDAQ OMX First North and is traded under the ticker name GENO.

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Genovis’ product FabRICATOR was originally developed using Hansa Medical’s enzyme IdeS specifically for laboratory applications. Hansa Medical controls all legal rights as to therapeutic applications of the enzyme.