Michael McCormick | Venture Partner | BVE

"Exploring the Intersection of Intellectual Property and Emerging Bioactive Compounds in Cannabis and Psychedelics"Ross O'Brien  from Bonaventure Equity, is joined by Mike McCormick, a chemist and expert in intellectual property (IP) within the cannabis and psychedelics industries. They discuss the significance of patents and how they grant exclusivity to inventions, emphasizing that patents can be obtained for compounds even if they are illegal, as long as they meet patentability criteria. They delve into the process of protecting IP through patents, the importance of derivatives to modify existing molecules, and the potential value of proprietary compounds in the cannabis and psychedelics sectors.Produced by PodConxRoss O'Brien -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossobrien/Bonaventure Equity - https://link.bve.vc/Visit-UsMike McCormick - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemccormick17/