Michel Morency

Startups need counsel who deliver durable outcomes, not just documents. That’s why, as the COO of Pyros Pharmaceuticals, an early-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, I strongly recommend Dr. Michel Morency. He took a hard look at a risky license opportunity and redesigned it, so the economics r...ose only if patents did. He gave Pyros control of prosecution and then helped us earn it—driving to an issued U.S. patent on our ready‑to‑use flavored vigabatrin solution while advancing an international strategy anchored by a favorable PCT written opinion. In parallel, he helped us build our trademark portfolio, so our brands were protectable on both sides of the Atlantic. Mike understands an operator’s world: timelines, budgets, and interlocks among R&D, regulatory, supply, and commercial. His agreements reflect that reality—clear ownership of background and improvements, sensible diligence, usable governance, and publication coordination that supports both science and exclusivity. When a competitor escalated, Mike’s steady, evidence‑first approach kept us focused; we protected our position, avoided distraction, and ultimately benefited from a strategic outcome that validated the strength of our IP and contracts. He is science‑literate, business‑forward, responsive without drama, and an excellent ambassador with counterparties and investors alike. In short: if you need one senior counselor who can harden patents and land consequential deals at startup speed, hire Mike. He communicates trade-offs clearly and moves negotiations forward without compromising what truly drives value.