Track 1 manufacturing patent application and additional planned filings to potentially extend patent coverage beyond 2044

Oncolytics Biotech^® Inc. (Nasdaq: ONCY) (“Oncolytics” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage immunotherapy company developing pelareorep, today provided an update on the status of its intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio and ongoing efforts to extend patent protection for pelareorep as part of the company’s long-term value creation and development strategy.

In early Q3 2025, Oncolytics filed a Track 1 prioritized examination patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) focused on manufacturing-related innovations for pelareorep. If granted, this patent application could result in granted claims with a potential term extending to 2044, significantly lengthening the commercial runway for pelareorep.

The company received initial written feedback from the USPTO in Q4 2025. Based on the Track 1 timeline, Oncolytics expects a final action in Q3 2026 regarding this manufacturing patent application.

In addition, Oncolytics plans to file one or more additional patent applications relating to the manufacture and method-of-use covering novel therapeutic uses of pelareorep. If allowed, this could provide potential IP protection beyond 2044.

“Extending our intellectual property runway is a core pillar of our strategy,” said Jared Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Oncolytics. “As pelareorep continues to demonstrate meaningful clinical activity across gastrointestinal cancers, it is critical that we protect the innovation behind both how the therapy is manufactured and how it is used. These efforts are designed to give pelareorep the best possible chance to impact patients’ lives—particularly those with very limited treatment options—while also increasing long-term value for our shareholders.”

Oncolytics stated that it expects to continue pursuing additional IP opportunities in 2026 as part of a comprehensive approach to supporting late-stage development, potential regulatory approvals, and future commercialization of pelareorep.

About Oncolytics Biotech Inc.

Oncolytics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing pelareorep, an investigational intravenously delivered double-stranded RNA immunotherapeutic agent. Pelareorep has demonstrated encouraging results in multiple first-line pancreatic cancer studies, two randomized Phase 2 studies in metastatic breast cancer, and early-phase studies in anal and colorectal cancer. It is designed to induce anti-cancer immune responses by converting immunologically “cold” tumors “hot” through the activation of innate and adaptive immune responses.

The Company is advancing pelareorep in combination with chemotherapy and/or checkpoint inhibitors in metastatic pancreatic and breast cancers, of which both development programs have received Fast Track designation from the FDA, and other gastrointestinal tumors. Oncolytics is actively pursuing strategic partnerships to accelerate development and maximize commercial impact. For more about Oncolytics, please visit: www.oncolyticsbiotech.com or follow the Company on social media on LinkedIn and on X @oncolytics.

Forward-looking statements

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