Filing design patents can protect a medical robot’s overall aesthetic and the software user interface. Roman Fayerberg, Todd C. Basile and David J. Dykeman, Greenberg Traurig Medical robotics companies often emphasize utility patents when building strategic patent portfolios, given the complex nature of robotics technology. However, don’t overlook design patents, which provide another layer of […]
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SCOTUS preserves assignor estoppel in Minerva Surgical v. Hologic patent case
The U.S. Supreme Court, in its Minerva Surgical v. Hologic ruling today preserved the legal doctrine of assignor estoppel — that inventors who sell patent rights can’t then claim they’re invalid. However, Justice Elena Kagan, in her opinion for the majority, did say that the doctrine has limits. Get the full story on our sister […]
Supreme Court rejects Medtronic bid to overturn spine surgeon’s royalties win
Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) lost its bid Monday to have the U.S. Supreme Court toss a decision awarding $112 million in royalties to an Indiana spine surgeon-turned-inventor. The court declined to hear a petition by Medtronic to overturn an appeals court decision that allowed the jury’s award to Dr. Rick Sasso to stand. Sasso won the royalties decision in […]
3 ways to a strategic medtech patent portfolio
Protecting innovations leads to medtech success. Top Greenberg Traurig patent attorneys explain how. Roman Fayerberg and David J. Dykeman, Greenberg Traurig A strategic patent portfolio is key to a medtech company’s growth and success, but building a robust patent portfolio takes strategy, time and money. While there are no shortcuts to building a strategic patent […]
Medtronic, Tandem Diabetes Care bury the hatchet on potential IP disputes
Two major insulin pump makers — Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) and Tandem Diabetes Care (NSDQ:TNDM) — announced today that they’ve inked a non-exclusive patent cross-license agreement related to diabetes treatment tech. The companies said the agreement will allow them to focus on innovation while avoiding the distraction of potential legal disagreements. The deal could be but another example of […]
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 […]
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 […]
