The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a new set of medical device litigation challenges — but also a chance for an industry reset. One of Greenberg Traurig’s top medtech litigation lawyers shares her insights. Sara Thompson doesn’t take any guff when she tells people that she defends medical device and pharmaceutical companies from lawsuits. “I say, […]
5 strategies to prevent medtech IP theft
Even as they rapidly innovate to fight the coronavirus pandemic, medtech companies need to stop IP theft. Here are the basics. David J. Dykeman, Greenberg Traurig Medtech companies are at the forefront of innovation, and that has never been more evident than in the industry’s response to COVID-19. The healthcare research and development (R&D) engine […]
How to prepare your medical device company for an exit
It’s about sticking to the basics, growing — and much more. One of Greenberg Traurig’s top corporate lawyers shares his insights about leading a medical device company to an acquisition or IPO. As co-chair Greenberg Traurig’s Global Life Sciences and Medical Technology Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Atlanta Corporate and Securities Group, Wayne Elowe focuses […]
4 medical device industry trends affecting innovation
Major medical device companies are increasingly outsourcing their innovation. Here’s what that means. The medical device industry is increasingly relying on small, young companies to provide innovations, but the early-stage medtech companies are mostly relying on angel investors. It’s also more important than ever to protect intellectual property and mitigate exposure to litigation. Those were […]
Medtech product liability and IP: Here’s where it’s going
Greenberg Traurig is one of the largest law practices in the United States, with 2,100 attorneys serving clients in 41 offices in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. Medical Design & Outsourcing recently sought insights from some of the top lawyers at GT who are involved in medical device products liability […]
Here are 5 medtech industry trends you need to know
Whether it’s the slew of mergers and acquisitions or tighter regulation, developments of recent years are having some surprising effects on the medtech industry, according to experts. Money is tight, the largest medical device companies are merging and it’s hard to see where regulation is going – medtech insiders have heard about such trends for years. […]
It’s another big year for medtech M&A
The breakneck pace of consolidation continued in 2017, significantly reducing the pool of Big 100 companies, as cash-laden companies scooped up smaller firms. The medical device industry may not be keeping pace with initial public offerings in biotech, but medtech is holding its own when comes to mergers and acquisitions, according to industry watchers. Boston […]
What you should know about today’s top trends in medtech
Medtech’s hottest topics in M&A, intellectual property, finance and regulation will be on the agenda at DeviceTalks Boston Oct. 8-11. Patent attorney David Dykeman from the Boston office of the global law firm Greenberg Traurig will moderate the Oct. 9 hot topics panel in which the discussion will center around: · M&A trends from the perspective of […]
How strong patent portfolios attract strategic investments and deals
Amassing strong patent portfolios helps medical device companies attract interest from strategic investors and potential acquirers. David J. Dykeman, Greenberg Traurig and Patrick West, Mirus Capital Advisors The medical device industry has demonstrated strong and sustainable growth in recent years. Given the aging population, increasing incidence of chronic and lifestyle diseases, emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) […]
How to protect your medtech startup’s innovations
Building a strategic patent portfolio is crucial to success for a medtech startup. David J. Dykeman, Greenberg Traurig When it comes to starting and building a medical device company, a strong patent strategy tied to business goals can be the driving force behind venture capital investment, strategic collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions. In order to […]
Expect high acquisitions, possible bidding wars in 2018, medtech expert says
Look for another strong year for medtech acquisitions in 2018 — and even potential bidding wars — predicts patent attorney David Dykeman. The wave of mergers and acquisitions in the medical device industry should continue this year, both in terms of value and volume, according to patent attorney David Dykeman. “Many large medtech companies are […]
