Anixa Biosciences Granted First Australian Patent for its Breast Cancer Vaccine, Broadening Global Protection Through 2040

Composition of matter patent secures exclusive protection for Anixa's breast cancer vaccine in Australia through 2040, expanding the Company's growing global IP estate

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (“Anixa” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced that IP Australia has issued Patent Number 2020221280 related to Anixa’s breast cancer vaccine technology, exclusively licensed from Cleveland Clinic. This composition-of-matter patent protects the Company’s novel approach to breast cancer prevention and treatment in Australia through 2040, addressing a disease for which no preventive vaccine is currently approved anywhere in the world. The patent is titled, “Vaccine Adjuvants and Formulations,” and the co-inventors are Dr. Justin Johnson and the late Dr. Vincent Tuohy, both of Cleveland Clinic.

With this issued patent, Anixa continues to expand the international scope of its intellectual property portfolio, reinforcing its leadership in the field of cancer immunotherapy. The Australian patent complements Anixa’s existing patent portfolio in the United States and other key international markets, including Europe, China, and Japan, among others, further strengthening the Company’s global intellectual property estate. The expanded patent protection enhances Anixa’s ability to pursue future regulatory approvals, strategic partnerships and commercialization opportunities.

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