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Mar 18, 2025

The SMARTCAP® patent was granted in Japan

  • ST Pharm has completed the patent registration in Japan for the key technology of its mRNA platform, 5' capping.
  • The present invention relates to a novel oligonucleotide primer used for the synthesis of 5'-capped RNA. It can be effectively utilized in the fields of nucleic acid therapeutics or vaccines.
  • SMARTCAP® patents have been registered in South Korea and Japan, and are now pending in the United States, Europe, China, India, Canada, Israel, Thailand, and Vietnam.

[Registration information]
Invention Title: OLIGONUCLEOTIDE FOR 5'-CAPPED RNA SYNTHESIS
Patent Number: 7644229
Date of Patent: March 03, 2025