To patent or not to patent…pragmatic thoughts for surgeons

Many surgeons get great ideas about new medical devices as they solve problems in healthcare. JUNE MEDICAL Founder and Owner Angela Spang have been advising surgeons, entrepreneurs and business owners on device strategy for a long time, and have summarised her thoughts on the great question on IF AND WHEN TO PATENT the innovation.

Here is a short overview:

• Decide if You Need a Patent
• Decide if You Can Patent
• Pick the Type of Patent You Need
• Prepare to Apply
• Submit Application
• Work With an Examiner
• Get Approval
• Maintain Your Patent Protection
• Take it to market (more on this in a future post)