While the core steps of a startup’s journey often translate across industries, medical device companies are subject to more nuanced steps in their path to success. Intellectual property protection is one such step that requires proper attention and timing, typically beginning with a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search.   What is Freedom To Operate? Freedom […]

While the core steps of a startup’s journey often translate across industries, medical device companies are subject to more nuanced steps in their path to success. Intellectual property protection is one such step that requires proper attention and timing, typically beginning with a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search. ‍ What is Freedom To Operate? Freedom […]

Intellectual property is an indisputable part of a medical device startup’s go-to-market strategy. However, determining a medical device company’s IP strategy can be daunting, especially when conversations require a deep understanding of technical, regulatory, and legal frameworks. This article provides a primer on the types of intellectual property medical device founders should be familiar with […]

Why Patenting is Important Many startup founders recognize the importance of patent protection for their company, but with limited resources, they may ask themselves if the benefits outweigh the investment. Are patents really worth it? Some of the primary reasons for patenting include: Patents protect your innovations. Startups are often founded on their comprehensive research […]

Intellectual property protection is critical from an investor’s perspective. In our experience working with hundreds of startup clients, we’ve surfaced some of the most frequently asked questions from investors and the most successful IP strategies from early-stage companies, and we organized this information into a quick-hitting webinar from the Cognition IP team (see links below). […]