IP strategy is important for medical technology startups
A strong intellectual property (IP) strategy is more than just filing patents; it’s about protecting what makes your innovation valuable and positioning your startup for growth, funding, and long-term success.
IP strategy is a critical business tool, not just a legal formality.
For medical device startups, it can determine whether an innovation becomes a product…or remains just an idea.
IP strategy can be challenging for startups because it requires balancing limited resources with the need to protect multiple types of intellectual property, such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Startups must navigate complex regulatory and legal landscapes while also aligning IP protection with evolving product designs, clinical development, and commercialisation goals. Additionally, early-stage companies often face pressure to disclose innovations for funding or partnerships before securing adequate protection, increasing the risk of IP loss or infringement.
This masterclass is delivered by professionals with deep expertise in medical device innovation, partnering, and intellectual property strategy in regulated markets.
Join this expert-led masterclass designed specifically for medical device startups looking to build smart, defensible, and commercially valuable IP strategies, without wasting time or money on the wrong protections.
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Duration: 60 min Dr. Sophie Laurenson, PhD / Executive MBA CEO and Founder, MedDev Central With 20 years of experience in the medical device industry–as a startup founder, corporate scientist, and investor–I’ve led and advised on valuations across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage concepts to due diligence and exit. My work spans IP strategy, IP valuation, corporate partnering and designing development and commercialisation plans specifically structured to maximise asset valuation. I’ve had the privilege of working with startups, corporates, and investors to navigate the complex dynamics of the MedTech landscape, aligning innovation with market needs and long-term value creation. I’m especially passionate about building pathways for medical devices that are not only clinically and commercially viable but also socially and environmentally sustainable.Agenda
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