INTELLIGENT BIO SOLUTIONS INC.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 15, 2025.
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Item 1. Business
Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. and its wholly owned Delaware subsidiary, GBS Operations Inc., were each formed on December 5, 2016, under the laws of the state of Delaware. The Company’s Australian subsidiary, Intelligent Bio Solutions (APAC) Pty Ltd, was formed on August 4, 2016, under the laws of New South Wales, Australia and was renamed to Intelligent Bio Solutions (APAC) Pty Ltd on January 6, 2023. On October 4, 2022, INBS acquired Intelligent Fingerprinting Limited (“IFP”), a company registered in England and Wales. The Company’s headquarters are in New York, New York.
Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. is a medical technology company focused on developing and delivering intelligent, rapid, non-invasive testing and screening solutions. The Company operates globally with the objective of providing innovative and accessible solutions that improve the quality of life.
Our Testing Platforms
Intelligent Fingerprinting Platform: The Company’s current active product is the Intelligent Fingerprinting Platform, which consists of the proprietary portable platform that analyzes fingerprint sweat using a one-time cartridge and portable handheld reader. The flagship product from this platform, which is commercially available in certain countries outside of the United States, is the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System (the “IFP System” or “IFP Products”), a two-part system that consists of non-invasive, fingerprint sweat-based diagnostic testing products designed to detect drugs of abuse including opiates, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, methadone, and buprenorphine. The IFP System comprises a small, tamper-evident drug screening cartridge onto which ten fingerprint sweat samples are collected in under a minute before the portable analysis unit provides an on-screen result in under ten minutes. Samples collected with a confirmatory kit can also be sent to a third-party laboratory service provider for confirmation testing. Customers include safety-critical industries such as construction, transportation and logistics, mining, manufacturing, engineering, drug treatment organizations in the rehabilitation sector, and judicial organizations.
We plan to bring the IFP System to new markets and grow within existing markets concentrating on:
| ● | increasing market share across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe; |
| ● | commencing sales and distribution throughout Australia, New Zealand and other countries in the Asia Pacific Region (“APAC Region”), and establishing the infrastructure and satisfying the regulatory requirements needed to do so; |
| ● | continue to work on 510(k) pre-market notification submitted on December 2024 for expansion into United States markets that require FDA clearance, followed by the planned initial launch of our opiate test system for codeine and then for additional drugs following such additional FDA clearance as may be required; |
| ● | initiating research aimed at broadening the capabilities of the IFP System to test for additional drugs and indications, facilitating the expansion of the platform into point-of-care medical testing; |
| ● | expanding the IFP System into new customer segments, including major sporting organizations, law enforcement, and commercial airlines; and |
| ● | developing a strategic network of distributors with established customer bases throughout the APAC Region, Europe and North America to distribute the IFP Products. |
Biosensor Platform: Under the terms of an Amended and Restated License Agreement dated September 12, 2019 (the “BPT License Agreement”), between the Company and Life Science Biosensor Diagnostics Pty Ltd (“LSBD” or “Licensor”), the Company held an exclusive license in the Asia Pacific Region (“APAC Region”) to the Licensor’s proprietary rights to the biosensor technology (the “Biosensor IP”) used in the biosensor platform we refer to as the Biosensor Platform Technology (“BPT”), or simply the “Biosensor Platform”. This platform consists of a small, printable modified organic thin-film transistor strip designed to detect multiple biological analytes by substituting the top enzyme layer of the biosensor to suit each analyte. We refer to products that use the BPT as the “Licensed Products”. This platform technology has the potential to develop a range of Point of Care Tests. We understand that following the appointment of a liquidator to LSBD on July 21, 2023, the Biosensor IP we licensed from LSBD has reverted back to the University of Newcastle. Following our ongoing discussions with the University, it is the Company’s understanding that the University of Newcastle cannot finalize licensing of the Biosensor IP until the liquidation of LSBD is complete. As the timeline for the completion of LSBD’s liquidation is unknown, the Company does not expect any updates or finalization of any license terms until this occurs. As a result, further development of the BPT has been postponed until we are able to finalize licensing arrangements related to the BPT. For more information regarding our licensing agreements with LSBD, see “Item 1. Business - Technology License Agreements.”
Reportable Segments
The businesses discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K reflect the reportable segments that existed through the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Effective June 30, 2025, we revised our reportable segments to a region-focused structure, aligning with changes in our business and organizational structure. This transition was driven by several key developments, including the end of a project for the construction of a manufacturing facility in Australia during the fourth fiscal quarter and decision by management to not pursue the BPT any further on until the liquidation of the LSBD is complete following the reversion of intellectual property rights (BPT related) to the University of Newcastle after the liquidation of the former licensor. These events prompted a reassessment of the Company’s operating model and strategic priorities, resulting in the adoption of a region-based segment reporting structure that better aligns with the geographic focus of the business and how management evaluates performance and allocates resources.
Our new reportable segments are: (i) United Kingdom; (ii) Asia Pacific (APAC); (iii) Americas; and (iv) Rest of World. These new reportable segments reflect how the Company is currently managed and correspond to the manner in which financial information is reviewed by our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) for resource allocation and performance assessment.
Historical segment reporting, which was based on products—(i) Commercially Available Intelligent Fingerprinting Products (“IFPG” or “IFPG segment”), and (ii) Development-Stage Biosensor Platform Technology (“BPT segment”)—has been recast in this filing to reflect the new structure.
Note 4, “Segment Reporting”, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this report provides information on revenue, government support income, net income (loss), long-lived assets, and inventory by our revised segments.
Highlights of Achievements and Developments
Our major highlights of achievements for the fiscal year 2025:
| ● | As of June 30, 2025, the Company had a cash balance of approximately $1.02 million after raising approximately $4.60 million throughout the fiscal year (after deducting fees, discounts, closing costs, and other expenses payable by the Company) through an underwritten public offering and an At-the-Market (ATM) offering in accordance with an effective shelf registration on Form S-3. |
| ● | On May 06, 2025, the Company announced the launch of three new localized websites in Arabic, Italian, and Spanish. This rollout supports the Company’s global growth plans and international sales expansion by opening digital and commercial access to some of the world’s fastest-growing, high-demand regions for workplace safety and compliance solutions. |
| ● | On April 22, 2025, the Company announced the integration of Latin American Spanish into its IFP System. The enhancement allows users to operate the IFP System in English, Arabic, and Latin American Spanish, extending the platform’s usability across diverse international settings. |
| ● | On March 31, 2025, the Company announced the integration of Arabic as the second international language to its IFP System as part of the Company’s multilingual upgrade. |
| ● | On March 26, 2025, the Company announced it had been granted a patent in the United States (U.S.) relating to its Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening Cartridge. This is the Company’s sixth active patent to be granted in the U.S., strengthening the protection of its unique and proprietary drug screening technology. |
| ● | On January 31, 2025, the Company announced plans for a major upgrade to its IFP System. The system upgrade will support multiple languages spoken across North and South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. |
| ● | On December 18, 2024, the Company announced the submission of its 510(k) premarket notification to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clearance following FDA review of its IFP System. |
| ● | On November 26, 2024, the Company announced the successful completion of its method comparison study on its IFP System. The method comparison study confirmed the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and usability of the System, validating its potential for use in workplace drug testing and other applications. The method comparison study demonstrated 82.2% sensitivity, 100% specificity, and 94.1% accuracy for the IFP System. |
| ● | On November 13, 2024, the Company announced strong initial results from its Pharmacokinetic (PK) study required for its FDA 510(k) submission. The data from the PK study showed that fingerprint sweat mimics the rate and extent of codeine in blood and saliva. The study successfully demonstrated that fingerprint sweat provides a reliable sample matrix for drug detection, showing quantitative PK data closely aligned to blood, based on statistical comparisons made at the 95% confidence level. |
| ● | On October 9, 2024, the Company announced a new distribution partnership with Spirit Group, an Australian, Indigenous-owned marketing and consulting agency, with prominent clients across a wide range of industries, including mining, transportation, and construction. |
| ● | On August 21, 2024, the Company announced the installation of over 1,000 Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening Readers with customers as of June 30, 2024, a significant milestone for the Company, underscoring the growing demand for its advanced drug screening technology. |
| ● | On July 24, 2024, the Company announced a new distribution partnership with QabasTech as its exclusive distributor in Saudi Arabia. |
| ● | On July 18, 2024, the Company announced the successful completion of biocompatibility testing of its IFP System, a pivotal phase in the clinical study plan required for FDA 510(k) regulatory clearance. The Company confirmed that all materials used in its system, including the Drug Screening Cartridge, Confirmatory Cartridge, and the DSR-Plus Reader, are safe for use in medical devices. |
| ● | The Company added 115 new customer accounts throughout the fiscal year 2025. |
Our Products
Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Intelligent Fingerprinting Limited (IFP), is the developer and owner of our proprietary and commercially available portable drug screening system designed to detect common drugs of abuse through fingerprint sweat. The IFP System consists of a small, tamper-evident drug screening cartridge that collects ten fingerprint sweat samples, which are then analyzed in a portable handheld reader for precise on-screen results in minutes. This system eliminates the need for invasive and unpleasant urine, saliva, or blood collection to test for substance abuse. The ten samples are collected in under a minute before the portable analysis unit provides an on-screen result in under ten minutes. The IFP System is currently designed to detect opioids, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, methadone, and buprenorphine. In addition, samples collected via confirmatory kits can be sent to a third-party laboratory service provider for confirmation testing.
Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System Functionality
The IFP System consists of single-use, tamper-evident Intelligent Fingerprinting Cartridges for sample collection and the portable Intelligent Fingerprinting DSR-Plus portable analysis unit. The cartridge is inserted into a reader, and within 10 minutes, the results are displayed, with options to print and save anonymized data for further use. Results can also be downloaded to a computer and be used for, among other things, and to the extent legally permissible, integration with employee medical records or for general statistical analysis. Results can also be downloaded to a computer and be used for, among other things, and to the extent legally permissible, integration with employee medical records or for general statistical analysis.
History and Background of the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System
Founded in 2007, IFP is a spin-out company from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and is based in Cambridge, England. IFP developed and commercialized the patented Intelligent Fingerprinting DSR-Plus Reader and Cartridge system, which has been predominantly sold in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe and the Middle East. IFP continues to manufacture the cartridges for the IFP System in its factory in Cambridge, England.
Research and Development
Our research and development (R&D) team collaborates with external specialist organizations across jurisdictions to conduct comprehensive R&D initiatives. These collaborative efforts are currently driven by the following primary objectives:
Enhancing the Reader: This involves integrating wireless connectivity, data collection capabilities, and important system architecture improvements such as miniaturization, extended battery life, and a refined touch-screen interface for a seamless user experience.
Expanding testing capabilities: The focus is on enabling the current cartridges to detect highly relevant substances in today’s pharmaceutical landscape, such as fentanyl and oxycodone.
Exploring new tests in the medical point of care domain: This initiative aims to explore potential new tests within the medical point of care domain, resulting in a broader range of diagnostic tools for healthcare providers.
To facilitate the expansion of point-of-care testing into additional areas of interest, such as tumor markers, hormones, and allergies, the core team will collaborate with external research specialists. This joint exploration aims to unlock the untapped potential applications of the existing lateral flow assay technology on which the Intelligent Fingerprinting Platform has been developed. By expanding the capabilities of this platform, the Company will be better equipped to address diverse diagnostic needs and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
Regulatory Matters
The Company operates in a highly regulated industry. Its current and future business has been and will continue to be subject to a variety of laws globally regarding quality, safety, efficacy, and governing, among other things, clinical evaluations, marketing authorization, commercial sales, and distribution of our products.
Internationally, various regulatory bodies monitor and supervise the administration of pharmaceutical products and medical devices and equipment. Their primary responsibilities include evaluating, registering and approving new drugs, generic drugs and imported drugs; approving and issuing permits for the manufacture, export and import of pharmaceutical products and medical appliances; approving the establishment of enterprises for pharmaceutical manufacture and distribution; formulating administrative rules and policies concerning the supervision and administration of food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; and handling significant accidents involving these products.
The Company will be subject to numerous post-marketing regulatory requirements, which may include labelling regulations and medical device reporting regulations, and which may require it to report to different regulatory agencies if its device causes or contributes to a death or serious injury or malfunctions in a way that would likely cause or contribute to a death or serious injury. The Company may be subject to further regulations regarding import and export restrictions, tariff regulations, and duties and tax requirements. These regulatory requirements may change in the future.
The Company’s research, development and manufacturing operations, including its product assembly line in Cambridge, UK, involve the use of hazardous substances, and consequently, it is subject to a variety of foreign environmental laws and regulations relating to the storage, use, handling, generation, manufacture, treatment, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances. The Company’s products may also contain hazardous substances and they are subject to laws and regulations relating to labelling and to their sale, collection, recycling, treatment, storage, and disposal. Compliance with these laws and regulations may be expensive and noncompliance could result in substantial fines and penalties. Environmental laws and regulations also impose liability for the remediation of releases of hazardous substances into the environment and for personal injuries resulting from exposure to hazardous substances, and they can give rise to substantial remediation costs and to third-party claims, including for property damage and personal injury. Liability under environmental laws and regulations can be joint and several and without regard to fault or negligence, and they tend to become more stringent over time, imposing greater compliance costs and increased risks and penalties associated with violations.
Our R&D, manufacturing facilities and operations for drug screening products must also adhere to stringent quality criteria, complying with ISO 13485 for In Vitro Diagnostic Devices and Medical Devices, as well as ISO 9001. We have quality and regulatory oversight of our sub-contracted reference laboratories, where our methodology is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), ensuring that the laboratory operates according to the ISO 17025 standard.
**Australia:**While we are already permitted to sell the IFP System as a drug screening device in Australia, we have obtained accreditation from NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia).
We have partnered with Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL), one of Australia’s largest independent drug testing laboratories, to provide confirmation tests for our drug screening solutions.
United States of America: We are currently navigating our regulatory pathway in the United States as we seek approval to sell the IFP System in the United States. We completed a 510(k) submission in December 2024, and remain focused on securing FDA 510(k) clearance for the IFP System’s opiate test system for codeine in the U.S., which will enable broader use beyond current Forensic Use Only settings. Additionally, we must identify potential laboratory partners for further certifications and studies that may be necessary. In fiscal 2025, the Company advanced its regulatory strategy through increased engagement with regulatory consultants, refined clinical study design, and the generation of new scientific and clinical data to support its submission. We anticipate that obtaining FDA clearance will benefit entry into other regions of the world.
Other Regions: Distributors in other countries and jurisdictions will be responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals within their respective territories.
Manufacturing
The equipment and facilities required to produce the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening Cartridge and DSR-Plus Reader are in place at our manufacturing facility in Cambridge, UK, which is used for fabrication and quality control. The facility operates a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of ISO 13486 for the design, development, manufacture, distribution, servicing and supply of devices and readers designed to screen for drugs of abuse using fingerprint diagnostic technology; design, development, manufacture, distribution, servicing and supply of devices for collection of fingerprint samples used to detect drugs of abuse; and the design, development, manufacture, distribution, servicing and supply of in vitro diagnostic kits for the detection of viral infection antigens in human saliva and anterior nares samples. The facility further operates a quality management system that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 for the design, development, manufacture, distribution, servicing and supply of devices and readers designed to screen for drugs of abuse using fingerprint diagnostic technology and the design, development, manufacture, distribution, servicing, and supply of devices for collection of fingerprint samples used to detect drugs of abuse.
Distribution and Sales
We currently serve over 450 small to medium-sized businesses, primarily located in the United Kingdom, with additional customers across various global locations. We intend to expand our customer base by strengthening our presence in existing markets and, subject to receiving necessary regulatory approvals and clearances, venture into new regions. We will tailor our strategy to the targeted region, establishing direct sales and marketing teams or utilizing distribution networks. In some cases, a combination of these strategies may be appropriate.
**Distributors:**Through buy-sell agreements, distributors will purchase the IFP Products and resell them to customers. These distributors can be exclusive or non-exclusive, depending on the agreed arrangement. We plan to focus on distributors with existing customer networks in the drug screening segment and a proven track record in their territories. We also plan to utilize exclusive distributors who will be the sole providers within certain defined territories and will need to satisfy certain minimum quarterly purchase requirements.
United Kingdom: Our direct sales team consists of four sales representatives and a National Sales Manager under the direction of the Global Vice President of Sales. The team utilizes telemarketing leads and a variety of other inbound lead-generation tactics to connect with new businesses and schedule on-site and virtual product demonstrations. The UK team includes a Customer Experience Team that manages account relationships, product support, training and sales administration. New customer accounts are assigned to sales representatives based on geographic territories.
**Australia:**We utilize a third-party sales agency under the direction of the Vice President of Global Sales. The agency’s primary area of focus is the east coast of Australia, comprising approximately 72% of the country’s population. The agency’s team utilizes their extensive network of existing contacts and relationships to introduce the IFP products through in-person demonstrations. We also intend to utilize distributor partnerships to cover regions such as Western Australia, South Australia, and more remote areas.
United States: During our 510(k) premarket submission and subject to receiving appropriate approvals/clearance from the FDA, we plan to appoint a dedicated distribution leader to spearhead market entry strategies by identifying and selecting distributors and partners. Our focus will be identifying distributors and partners already operating within the U.S. drug screening market.
European Expansion: We will appoint a dedicated European representative to identify, negotiate, and sign distributor agreements and maximize sales in target territories.
Expanding into the Middle East and Africa (“MEA”): Our Vice President of Global Sales and the dedicated European representative will initially manage MEA operations. Depending on market opportunities and sales volume, the Company may appoint a dedicated distribution leader for MEA operations at a later stage.
Market Analysis and Opportunity
The Drug Screening Market
The drug screening market encompasses various sectors, including workplaces, drug rehabilitation, drug testing labs, criminal justice, law enforcement, schools and colleges, pain management centers, the military, medical examiners, individual users, and sporting organizations. We intend to aggressively market IFP Products to different geographical regions outside the UK, with a focus on the industries and segments noted above.
Drug misuse is a global concern, and while the approach to this problem varies depending on the legal and regulatory landscape of each country, what remains constant is the need for regular testing, particularly in areas and industries of concern. Even in regions where certain drugs, such as cannabis, have been decriminalized (such as in various states across the United States, Canada, and Europe), social and workplace challenges persist relating to impairment, drug dependency and associated criminal activity, which increase the need for testing.
Point of Care / Rapid Diagnostics Market
According to thePoint of Care/Rapid Diagnostics Market report by MarketsandMarkets 1, the global Point of Care (POC) diagnostics market was valued at $45.36 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $75.46 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. Growth is largely driven by increasing decentralization in healthcare, demand for faster diagnostic turnaround, and rising adoption of lateral flow assays, particularly in home care and workplace environments. Notably, the lateral flow assays segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2021 and is projected to grow from $28.76 billion in 2022 to $47.37 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 10.5%. This technology continues to dominate due to its speed, ease of use, and portability.
Within this broader landscape, drug screening has emerged as a high-growth category. Our fingerprint sweat-based drug screening technology leverages lateral flow technology, aligning it directly with this high-growth segment. A 2024 MarketsandMarkets report estimates the global drug screening market will reach $19.5 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 16.6%1. In the employer and workplace drug testing segment, Grand View Research estimates the global market size at $5.90 billion in 2023, with an expected CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2030, reaching approximately $7.96 billion by 20302. Specifically, in the United States, the employer and workplace drug testing market was valued at $2.47 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 20303.
These trends support our mission to provide reliable, scalable, and dignified fingerprint sweat-based drug testing solutions offering a strategic fit with growing demand for on-site, non-invasive screening in safety-critical industries. We also intend to expand into adjacent areas of medical diagnostics by leveraging its core lateral flow platform technology and technical capabilities. This strategic focus aims to unlock broader healthcare applications and deliver a differentiated alternative to conventional testing methodologies, offering greater speed, accessibility, and efficiency.
There are four primary categories of recreational drugs: analgesics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens. Analgesics include narcotics like heroin, morphine, fentanyl, and codeine. Depressants include alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and nicotine. Stimulants include cocaine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy (MDMA). Hallucinogens include LSD, psilocybin and ketamine.
According to the 2024 World Drug Report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of the world drug problem, leading to a rise in drug use disorders and environmental harms. Approximately 292 million people used drugs worldwide in 2022, a 20% increase over the previous decade. Cannabis remains the world’s most used drug, with 228 million users. Opioid use remains a major concern, with 60 million users, followed by amphetamines (30 million users), cocaine (23.5 million users), and ecstasy (20 million users). Nitazenes, a group of synthetic opioids which can be even more potent than fentanyl, have recently emerged in several high-income countries, resulting in an increase in overdose deaths. Though an estimated 64 million people worldwide suffer from drug use disorders, only one in 11 is in treatment 4.
According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 54.6 million people aged 12 or older in the U.S. needed substance use treatment in 2022. Of those, only 13.1 million received any form of treatment 5. To address this treatment gap, the White House’s 2024 National Drug Control Strategy Performance Review highlights more than $82 billion in federal investments in treatment and harm reduction services 6.
1 MarketsandMarkets 2024,Drug & Alcohol Screening Market by Product, Sample Type, End User & Region – Global Forecast to 2029, available at: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/drug-alcohol-screening-market-162987773.html.
2 Grand View Research 2024,Employer and Workplace Drug Testing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Services, By Sample Type, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030, available at: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/employer-workplace-drug-testing-market-report.
3 Grand View Research 2024,U.S. Employer and Workplace Drug Testing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Services, By Sample Type, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030, available at: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-employer-workplace-drug-testing-market-report.
4 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) 2024,UNODC World Drug Report 2024: Harms of world drug problem continue to mount amid expansions in drug use and markets, available at: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/press/releases/2024/June/unodc-world-drug-report-2024_-harms-of-world-drug-problem-continue-to-mount-amid-expansions-in-drug-use-and-markets.html.
5 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2023,2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) National Report, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, available at: https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt42731/2022-nsduh-nnr.pdf.
6 Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) 2024,National Drug Control Strategy: Performance Review System Report, December 2024, The White House, Washington, D.C., available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ONDCP_NDCS-2024-Performance-Review-System-Report_Final.pdf.
Intellectual Property
The following patents are owned by IFP.
Primary Patent Families - technologies that are either used in the commercial products or closely related to the commercial products.
| Patent Numbers and Geographical Coverage | Description | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| UK (GB 2528657) Germany (via Europe) (DE 602015039916.1) France (via Europe) (EP(FR) 3172566) UK (via Europe) (EP(GB) 3172566) Netherlands (via Europe) (EP(NL) 3172566) Australia (AU 2015293652) Canada (CA 2956026) Japan (JP 6621462) US (US 12259385) | The lateral flow – broad concept – is directed to a lateral flow strip that are being used in the commercial product | This family was filed in 2014 and is estimated to expire in 2034-2035. |
| Germany (via Europe) (DE 602016018952.6) France (via Europe) (EP(FR) 3262413) UK (via Europe) (EP(GB) 3262413) Netherlands (via Europe) (EP(NL) 3262413) Australia (AU 2016225217) Canada (CA 2977891) China (CN ZL201680012388.4) Japan (JP 6694892) US (US 11150243) | The lateral flow cartridge family- is directed to the lateral flow-based fingerprint cartridge used in the commercial product | This family was filed in 2015 and is estimated to expire in 2035-2036. |
| UK (GB 2561165) Australia (AU 2018247080) European Unitary (EP 3600034) UK (via Europe) (EP 3600034) US (US 11227140) | The confirmation cartridge family - is directed to the confirmation cartridge used in the commercial product | This family was filed in 2017 and is estimated to expire in 2037-2038. |
| UK (GB 2592432) Australia (AU 2021225394) (Pending) European Unitary (EP 4111173) UK (via Europe (EP 4111173) US (US 17/904887) (Pending) | The lateral flow test strip reader family - is directed to the DSR-Plus reader used in the commercial product | This family was filed in 2020 and is estimated to expire in 2040-2041. |
| Secondary / Tertiary Patent Families | ||
| UK (GB 2517737) Australia (AU 2014313919) US (US 10617397) | The first cartridge family - is directed to a sample cartridge that is no longer being sold or used. | This family was filed in 2013 and is estimated to expire in 2033-2034. |
| UK (GB 2520063) Germany (via Europe) (EP(DE) 3065640) France (via Europe) (EP(FR) 3065640) UK (via Europe) (EP(GB) 3065640) Netherlands (via Europe) (EP(NL) 3065640) Australia (AU 2014345356) Japan (JP 6568063) US (US 10254277) | The microfluidics family - is directed to a reagent cartridge component that is not used in the commercial product. | This family was filed in 2006 and is estimated to expire in 2026-2027. |
| UK (GB 2528654) Germany (via Europe) (DE 602015039053.9) France (via Europe) (EP(FR) 3171847) UK (via Europe) (EP(GB) 3171847) Netherlands (via Europe) (EP(NL) 3171847) Australia (AU 2015293654) US (US 10675222) | The medication dispenser family - is directed to a reagent cartridge that is not used in the commercial product. | This family was filed in 2014 and is estimated to expire in 2034-2035. |
| UK (GB 2552823) Europe (EP 17752467.5) (Pending) | The project ridgeway family is directed to a waveguide device that is not used in the commercial product. | This family was filed in 2016 and is estimated to expire in 2036-2037. |
| UK (GB 2570944) Europe (EP 19707068.3) (Pending) | The ecosystem family is directed to a method for chemical analysis that is not used in the commercial product | This family was filed in 2019 and is estimated to expire in 2039. |
| UK (GB 2570945) Europe (EP 19707069.1) | The project ridgeway with calibration family is directed to an improved waveguide device that is not used in the commercial product | This family was filed in 2018 and is estimated to expire in 2038-2039. |
| UK (GB 2577237) | The project matchbox family is directed to a method for quantifying a skinprint that is not used in the commercial product. | This family was filed in 2018 and is estimated to expire in 2038. |
The patents listed above cover virtually all aspects of fingerprint diagnostics including: chemistry, screening cartridge technology, collection cartridge technology, fingerprint quantitation, fingerprint controlled medication dispenser, lab testing of fingerprints, accessories, and lateral flow test strip reader.
Competition
IFP has developed a Point of Care (POC) drug screening test system and a drug laboratory-based confirmation testing service. Both of these involve the collection of fingerprint sweat samples for analysis. For many years, competitor POC and confirmation tests relied on collecting either urine or oral fluid (saliva) samples. There are several competitive advantages of analyzing fingerprint sweat over urine and oral fluid drug testing:
| 1. | Non-Invasive sample collection: Fingerprint sweat can be collected within seconds from any location without needing trained specialists, gender-specific collectors or prepared collection areas. The sweat from the fingerprints is collected simply by pressing each finger onto a disposable sample collection cartridge for five seconds. In contrast, the collection of urine and oral fluid samples can take several hours and requires trained collectors. Collection areas must be specially prepared, and sample collection should be observed directly to avoid cheating tests. This is highly invasive, particularly in the case of urine. |
| 2. | Hygienic and non-biohazardous: Fingerprint sweat samples are non-biohazardous, so the screening and collection kit material can be disposed of in routine waste or recycled. Kits used to collect urine and saliva are a potential biohazard and must be treated as such – either incinerated or into landfill. |
| 3. | Accurate Results: The results of conventional urine and oral fluid POC drug screening tests require reading the test results by interpreting the presence or absence of colored test lines using the naked eye. Often these test lines are weak and difficult to see, leading to inaccuracy in reading the test result. In contrast, the results of the IFP screening test are provided automatically by the DSR-Plus reader unit, providing an unambiguous test result that does not require any user interpretation, increasing the accuracy of the test. |
The combination of these benefits shows that fingerprint drug testing provides a more cost-effective, less invasive and more dignified method when compared to urine and oral fluid-based tests.
The table below compares the IFP System to other drug testing systems:
The IFP System eliminates the need for highly trained technicians or personal protective equipment, providing a non-invasive and objective testing experience. Its unique 16-hour detection window makes it ideal for assessing an individual’s fitness for work at the time of testing. Based on research commissioned by the Company, the system has the ability to achieve sensitivity and accuracy levels as demonstrated by the performance characteristics in the table below.
We believe that the lateral flow assay technology used in IFP Products has the potential to also deliver significant benefits in other areas of medical diagnostics. For example, the potential exists use the technology to detect biomarkers of health and disease and provide non-invasive monitoring of therapeutic drug levels via fingerprint analysis. IFP is also researching a pipeline of development projects with the vision that fingerprint-based diagnostic tests could provide rapid health/disease triage and wellness tests, meeting the requirements of a post-COVID medical diagnostics world. The Company seeks to broaden development pathways into other areas of medical diagnostics utilizing existing technology and techniques to exploit a competitive advantage against traditional testing methodologies. Some examples of potential target assays are: fentanyl and other opiate pain medications, epilepsy management medications, anti-psychotic medications, cortisol (stress marker for wellbeing determination), protein targets, diabetes markers (c-peptide, fructosamine, insulin and proinsulin), infectious diseases (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa), Lyme disease, dengue, measles and German measles) and food contamination / infection from animals (brucella, salmonella, proteus).
The medical device industry is highly competitive, subject to rapid change, and significantly affected by new product introductions and other activities of industry participants. We face potential competition from major medical device companies worldwide, many of which have longer, more established operating histories and significantly greater financial, technical, marketing, sales, distribution, and other resources. Our overall competitive position depends upon several factors, including product performance and reliability, connectivity, manufacturing cost, and customer support.
Technology License Agreements
We had entered into following technology license agreements with LSBD, which is now in liquidation:
The Amended and Restated License Agreement dated September 12, 2019, which amends and restates all previous license agreements (the “BPT License Agreement”) is limited to the APAC Region.
The technology license agreement dated June 23, 2020 (the “COV2 License Agreement”), for COV2 diagnostic test globally.
In addition to the above, we have a 50% equity interest in BiosensX (North America) Inc., which has a separate technology license agreement with the Licensor covering glucose/diabetes management field in the North America Territory.
BPT License Agreement
Under the terms of the BPT License Agreement we held an exclusive license in the APAC Region to the LSBD’s proprietary rights to the biosensor technology used in the biosensor platform we refer to as the Biosensor Platform Technology (BPT), or simply the “Biosensor Platform.” This platform consists of a small, printable modified organic thin-film transistor strip designed to detect multiple biological analytes by substituting the top enzyme layer of the biosensor to suit each analyte. This platform technology has the potential to develop a range of Point of Care Tests.
We understand that following the appointment of a liquidator to LSBD on July 21, 2023, the intellectual property (IP) rights we licensed from LSBD have reverted back to the University of Newcastle. Following our ongoing discussions with the University of Newcastle, it is the Company’s understanding that the University of Newcastle cannot finalize licensing of the proprietary rights related to the BPT until the liquidation of LSBD is complete. As the timeline for the completion of LSBD’s liquidation is unknown, the Company does not expect any updates or finalization of any license terms until this occurs.
COV2 License Agreement
On June 23, 2020, we entered into a COV2 License Agreement, with LSBD. The COV2 License Agreement sets forth our contractual rights and responsibilities relating to the COV2 Products. The “COV2 Products” include: (i) a biosensor strip for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2; (ii) a proprietary smartphone application for the purpose reading, storing, analyzing and providing patient support programs for any one or more of the indicators for the purpose of measuring the amount or concentration of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, IgA) specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); and/or (iii) a dedicated sensor strip reading device for any one or more of the indicators for the purpose of measuring the amount or concentration of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, IgA) specific to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Under the COV2 License Agreement, the Licensor granted to us an exclusive worldwide license to Licensor’s proprietary rights to the biosensor technology used in the COV2 Products.
We understand that following the appointment of a liquidator to LSBD on July 21, 2023, the intellectual property (IP) rights we licensed from LSBD have reverted back to the University of Newcastle. Following our ongoing discussions with the University of Newcastle, it is the Company’s understanding that the University of Newcastle cannot finalize licensing of the proprietary rights related to COV2 Products until the liquidation of LSBD is complete. As the timeline for the completion of LSBD’s liquidation is unknown, the Company does not expect any updates or finalization of any license terms until this occurs.
Intellectual Property
Our biosensor business is dependent on the proprietary biosensor technology we licensed from LSBD. The original patent application, which claims a priority date of March 2012, has been granted in the United States (9,766,199) and China (ZL201380022888.2). A second patent application for a different iteration of the device design has been filed with a priority date of June 2016 and is granted in the United States (10,978,653) and Australia (2016412541). A third patent application for a further iteration of the device has been filed with a priority date of May 15, 2018. Further patents may yet be issued based on all three applications.
The Chinese and the United States patents belong to the same patent family and relate to the same invention. The United States and Australian patents originating with the second application are similarly of the same patent family and relate to the same invention. The exact wording of the patent claims varies between countries.
The patents protect the following technological claims of the BPT: the architecture of a biofunctional organic thin film transistor device comprising a gate electrode, a dielectric layer, a partially organic semiconducting layer, a source electrode, a drain electrode, a substrate and an enzyme; the method for producing the organic thin film transistor device; and methods of using the device to detect glucose levels. A similar device with no dielectric layer. Further devices including a porous wicking layer to facilitate onset of device function.
We understand that following the appointment of a liquidator to LSBD on July 21, 2023, the intellectual property (IP) rights we licensed from LSBD have reverted back to the University of Newcastle. Following our ongoing discussions with the University of Newcastle, it is the Company’s understanding that the University of Newcastle cannot finalize licensing of the proprietary rights related to the BPT until the liquidation of LSBD is complete. As the timeline for the completion of LSBD’s liquidation is unknown, the Company does not expect any updates or finalization of any license terms until this occurs.
We intend to vigorously protect our intellectual property rights for any technologies owned through patents and copyrights, both in the United States and internationally. Additionally, we plan to leverage trade secrets, know-how, and continuing technological innovation to develop and maintain its competitive position. We intend to protect its proprietary rights through a variety of methods, including confidentiality agreements and/or proprietary information agreements with suppliers, employees, consultants, independent contractors and other entities who may have access to proprietary information. We will generally require employees to assign patents and other intellectual property to it as a condition of employment. All consulting agreements will pre-emptively assign all new and improved intellectual property that arise during the term of the agreement to the Company. In addition, we may license additional technologies from third parties. Prior to any further acquisition or licensing of technology from a third party, the Company will evaluate the existing proprietary rights, its ability to obtain and protect these rights, and the likelihood or possibility of infringement upon competing rights of others.
The issuance of a patent does not ensure that it is valid or enforceable. The term of individual patents depends upon the legal term of the patents in the countries where they are obtained. In most countries where the Company files patents, the patent term is 20 years from the earliest date of filing a non-provisional patent application. In the United States, a patent’s term may be shortened if a patent is terminally disclaimed over another patent or as a result of delays in patent prosecution by the patentee, and a patent’s term may be lengthened by patent term adjustment, which compensates a patentee for administrative delays by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in granting a patent.
Human Capital
As of August 14, 2025, we have 14 full-time employees in Australia and 2 in the United States. Our subsidiary, IFP, has 37 full time and 2 part time employees in the United Kingdom.
Our team, including our employees, contractors, and collaborators, comprises multiple cross-functional units, including strategy, project management, technical engineering, manufacturing and supply chain, quality assurance, legal and compliance, regulatory affairs, clinical affairs, product management, marketing, systems engineering, human resources, IT, investor relations, and finance. Our team collectively possesses the experience and capabilities to build a robust medical technology company that develops next-generation non-invasive medical devices and solutions.
We are currently not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is our property the subject of a pending legal proceeding that we believe is not ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business or otherwise material to the financial condition of our business.
Available Information
Our website is www.ibs.inc. We make available, free of charge, on our investor website, https://investors.ibs.inc, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov. Information on our website does not, and shall not be deemed to, constitute part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our reference to the URL for our website is intended to be an inactive textual reference only.
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