U.S. Patent Granted to Intelligent Bio Solutions for Drug Screening Tech

Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. has been granted a U.S. patent for its Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening Cartridge, which uses lateral flow technology to detect drugs in fingerprint sweat.

The patent is the firm’s sixth in the United States. Specifically, U.S. Patent No: 12259385 relates to the proprietary lateral flow test strip inside Intelligent Bio Solutions’ Drug Screening Cartridge and ensures that all current and future screening cartridge products it develops are protected under U.S. intellectual property (IP) law. This latest patent enhances the company’s U.S. IP portfolio, which also includes patents covering its Sample Collection Cartridge, cartridge housing, and buffer clip design.

“The intellectual property landscape for lateral flow devices in the U.S. is mature, making the grant of this patent a strong validation of our innovative technology,” Intelligent Bio Solutions President/CEO Harry Simeonidis said. “The U.S. is a key market for us, and securing broad intellectual property protection strengthens our competitive position as we plan for entry into this multi-billion dollar market in 2025.”

Intelligent Bio Solutions’ Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Testing Solution uses fingerprint sweat analysis to detect common drugs of abuse, an area of growing demand in industries striving to ensure employees are safe to work. The unique, non-invasive solution addresses the challenges faced by safety-sensitive industries, streamlines drug testing processes, and provides an alternative method that supports employee well-being and compliance, according to the company. With U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) submission in December 2024 and plans to enter the U.S. market in 2025, Intelligent Bio Solutions is poised to leverage the rapidly expanding global drug screening market. 

Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. is a medical technology company delivering intelligent, rapid, non-invasive testing solutions. The company is confident its Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System will revolutionize portable testing through fingerprint sweat analysis, which has broader applications in additional fields. Designed as a hygienic and cost-effective system, the test screens for the recent use of drugs commonly found in the workplace, including opiates, cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis. With sample collection in seconds and results in under 10 minutes, the technology would be a valuable tool for employers in safety-critical industries.