Leyden Labs is developing nasal spray medicines to prevent respiratory viral infections. The company’s Series B round of funding follows a licensing deal that gives the biotech rights to a Janssen antibody designed to address the two types of influenza that cause seasonal flu.
Founded by scientists behind the technology used in Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine, Leyden Laboratories is developing intranasal medicines intended to stop viruses before they infect the lungs. SARs-CoV-2 is one target, but the startup plans to address many respiratory pathogens.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.