This session will review the different forms of intellectual property that are available to protect innovations in the fast growing field of psychedelics. In particular, this session will provide a detailed look at patenting psychedelic inventions and answer several questions:
- How important is it to secure a priority date for a new invention and when should a patent application be filed?
- What types of inventions can be protected – new derivatives; extraction of actives; medical use?
- What are the requirements for patentability?
