RE: Cathal Friel owns the Polb-001 molecule not Poolbeg Pharma.2 May 2025 11:52
Because it is licensed to Poolbeg they can apply for the Patent
Any individual or entity, including companies and legal representatives, can file a patent application. The key requirement is that the applicant is the inventor, their successor in title, or an assignee of the inventor.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Inventor: The person who conceived of the invention.
Successor in Title: Someone who has legally acquired the right to the invention from the inventor, such as an heir or assignee.
Assignee: A person or entity that has been granted the right to the invention from the inventor, typically through a written agreement.
Joint Applicants: Multiple individuals can jointly file for a patent.
Employer: If an employee invents something during the course of their employment, the employer may be entitled to the patent rights.