Michael Ciraolo
CHEMISTRY
OVID THERAPEUTICS
New Zealand
Biography
Michael Ciraolo, J.D., Ph.D., is vice president, chief intellectual property counsel at Ovid Therapeutics. He is an intellectual property attorney with significant experience leading and implementing effective IP strategies in the areas of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Prior to joining Ovid, Michael spent nine years at Forest Laboratories creating value through global patent prosecution for pharmaceutical products in all phases of development. He has conducted hundreds of due diligence evaluations related to M&A and in-licensing opportunities and has provided strategic advice related to the Hatch-Waxman Act and the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act. Previously, Michael was an associate at Arent Fox PLLC and Baker Botts LLP in New York City. Michael received his B.S. in chemistry from SUNY at Brockport, his Ph.D. in chemistry from Stony Brook University and attended St. John’s University School of Law for his J.D.
Research Interest
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