Immuron Ltd 6-K, filed Jan 13, 2022

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Month of January 2022

Commission File Number: 001-38104

IMMURON LIMITED

(Name of Registrant)

Level 3, 62 Lygon Street, Carlton South, Victoria,3053, Australia

(Address of principal executive office)

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IMMURON LIMITED

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Immuron Limited (the “Company”) published one announcement (the “Public Notices”) to the Australian Securities Exchange on January 13, 2022 titled:

A copy of the Public Notice is attached as an exhibit to this report on Form 6-K.

This report on Form 6-K (including the exhibit hereto) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

EXHIBITS

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit 99.1

Immuron Receives European Patent on Drug Compositionto Treat Travelers’ Diarrhea

Melbourne, Australia, January 13, 2022: Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC; NASDAQ: IMRN), an Australian biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing oral immunotherapeutics for the prevention and treatment of gut mediated pathogens, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a European Patent for compositions and methods for treating travelers’ diarrhea.

European Patent 3159357, entitled “Composition and method for the treatment and prevention of enteric bacterial infections”, was granted on 5 January 2022.

Immuron is in the process of validating the patent in the following European member states, France, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Greece and United Kingdom. The European registration adds to Immuron's patent position in respect of compositions and methods for treating travelers’ diarrhea in Australia, India, Canada and the Unites States.

Infectious diarrhea is the most common illness reported by travelers visiting developing countries and among US troops deployed overseas. The morbidity and associated discomfort stemming from diarrhea decreases daily performance, affects judgment, decreases morale and declines operational readiness. The first line of treatment for infectious diarrhea is the prescription of antibiotics. Unfortunately, in the last decade, several enteric pathogens have an increasing resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics. In addition, travelers' diarrhea is now recognized by the medical community to result in post-infectious sequelae, including post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome and several post-infectious autoimmune diseases. A preventative treatment that protects against enteric diseases, is a high priority objective for the US Military.

This release has been authorised by the directors of Immuron Limited.

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About Immuron

Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC, NASDAQ: IMRN), is an Australian biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing orally delivered targeted polyclonal antibodies for the treatment of infectious diseases.

About Travelan®

Travelan® is an orally administered passive immunotherapy that prophylactically reduces the likelihood of contracting travelers’ diarrhea, a digestive tract disorder that is commonly caused by pathogenic bacteria and the toxins they produce. Travelan® is a highly purified tabletized preparation of hyper immune bovine antibodies and other factors, which when taken with meals bind to diarrhea-causing bacteria and prevent colonization and the pathology associated with travelers’ diarrhea. In Australia, Travelan® is a listed medicine on the Australian Register for Therapeutic Goods (AUST L 106709) and is indicated to reduce the risk of Travelers’ Diarrhea, reduce the risk of minor gastro-intestinal disorders and is antimicrobial. In Canada, Travelan® is a licensed natural health product (NPN 80046016) and is indicated to reduce the risk of Travelers’ Diarrhea. In the U.S., Travelan® is sold as a dietary supplement for digestive tract protection.

About Travelers’ diarrhea

Travelers’ diarrhea is a gastrointestinal infection with symptoms that include loose, watery (and occasionally bloody) stools, abdominal cramping, bloating and fever. Enteropathogenic bacteria are responsible for most cases, with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) playing a dominant causative role. Campylobacter spp. are also responsible for a significant proportion of cases. The more serious infections with Salmonella spp. the bacillary dysentery organisms belonging to Shigella spp. and Vibrio spp. (the causative agent of cholera) are often confused with travelers’ diarrhea as they may be contracted while travelling and initial symptoms are often indistinguishable.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This press release may contain “forward-lookingstatements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,each as amended. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy and product developmentprograms and any other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectationsand are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stockvalue. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to our growthstrategy; our ability to obtain, perform under and maintain financing and strategic agreements and relationships; risks relating to theresults of research and development activities; risks relating to the timing of starting and completing clinical trials; uncertaintiesrelating to preclinical and clinical testing; our dependence on third-party suppliers; our ability to attract, integrate and retain keypersonnel; the early stage of products under development; our need for substantial additional funds; government regulation; patent andintellectual property matters; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. We expressly disclaim any obligationor undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change inour expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.

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