Philadelphia Biomedical & Medical Device Patent Attorney

A medical device patent is a legal document that grants the inventor the exclusive right to manufacture, use, and sell new products and useful medical devices. A medical device patent protects any novel and useful invention that is used for medical purposes, such as for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, or prevention of diseases or conditions.

Medical devices can range from simple instruments like thermometers and blood pressure cuffs to complex devices like artificial organs and surgical robots.

To be patentable, the invention must meet certain requirements, including novelty, non-obviousness, and usefulness.

The patent owner has the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing the patented device without permission. A medical device patent provides the patent owner with a competitive advantage and the ability to generate revenue through licensing or selling the patent. The patent owner can also enforce the patent rights through legal action if someone is infringing on the patent.

In the United States, a medical device patent typically lasts for 20 years from the date of filing. To obtain a medical device patent, the inventor must file a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent application must include a detailed description of the invention and how it works, as well as any drawings or diagrams that are necessary to understand the invention. The application will be reviewed by a patent examiner, and the process of obtaining a medical device patent can be complex and time-consuming.

The attorneys at Paul & Paul are not only experienced patent attorneys, but they also have years of experience in a wide range of industries and know what it takes to protect a product, a company, and its investors.