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On each episode of "TD Cowen Insights", members of our firm host leading thinkers to share insights and ideas shaping the world economy. Join us, as we converse with the top minds who are influencing our global sectors. Disclosures: https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosure

  1. Sep 15

    Protecting Psychedelic Innovation: IP, Patents, & Defensibility

    Recorded on 09/10/26 Senior biotech analyst Ritu Baral hosts Linnea Cipriano, partner in Goodwin's IP litigation practice. Cipriano explains why psychedelic therapies often require a different IP playbook than standard pharmaceuticals. Unlike newly synthesized compounds with limited prior art and composition-of-matter protection, first-generation psychedelics are long-studied molecules where prior art presents a significant patent challenge, often more so than many compounds' natural origin. We also discuss how sponsors can build layered protection through formulations, polymorph/crystalline forms, delivery devices, manufacturing processes, and method-of-use claims. Cipriano emphasizes the balance between patentability and enforceability: narrow claims may overcome prior art but are harder to prove infringed; polymorph and crystalline form patents may be obtainable yet easier for competitors to design around. Cipriano also explains why formulation patents may offer a better balance of obtainability and enforceability, why device and manufacturing patents can remain valuable even when they are not Orange Book-listable, and how treatment-model claims become more defensible when patient selection, dosing, monitoring, and follow-up are mandatory rather than optional. https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosure Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On each episode of "TD Cowen Insights", members of our firm host leading thinkers to share insights and ideas shaping the world economy. Join us, as we converse with the top minds who are influencing our global sectors. Disclosures: https://go.td.com/PodcastDisclosure

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