Investigates the FDA approval process as it pertains to medical device technology Address some of the major FDA hurdles that medical device innovators often face while seeking approval

Discusses the interplay between FDA regulatory review of medical device technology and intellectual property strategy

Explores the benefits of protecting, managing and enforcing intellectual property obtained for medical device technology so that innovators can obtain the best possible commercial results from their IP ownership

Uses real case studies to illustrate concepts covered

Autorentext
Gerald B. Halt, Jr. is a Patent Attorney, shareholder and President at Volpe & Koenig, P.C. Jay focuses his practice on securing, licensing and enforcing the value of intellectual property rights. His practice includes litigation, inter partes matters, administrative proceedings, licensing of trademarks and technology, validity opinions and due diligence reviews. Jay also serves as President of the firm. While his experience with technology is varied, Jay's particular area of focus is on electrical, electronic and computer software technologies, including optical and wireless communication systems, computers, communication system protocols, microwave systems and components, optical barcode scanners, fiber optic systems and semiconductor devices.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Development of A New Medical Device.- Determining If A Medical Device Technology Is FDA Regulated.- Basic FDA Regulatory Requirements For Medical Devices.- Other Regulatory Consideration For Medical Devices.- Benefits of Having FDA Approval.- Patents.- Trademarks and Trade Dress.- Trade Secrets.- Copyrights In Medical Device Technology.- Design Protection For Medical Devices.- Intellectual Property Issues in Medical Device Labeling and Marketing.- Enforcement, Infringement and Monetization of Intellectual Property Rights.- Successful Implementation of a Medical Device Company's IP Strategy.- Tips for Avoiding and Preventing Intellectual Property Problems.- Successful Implementation of a Medical Device Company's Regulatory Strategy.- Tips for Avoiding and Preventing Regulatory Problems.- Potential Combined IP and Regulatory Pitfalls. <p