Med-Tech Innovation December 1, 2023
Chinh H. Pham, co-chair of the Emerging Technology Practice and Joshua I. Rudawitz, associate at Greenberg Traurig, LLP discuss the benefits of conducting a “white space” study, which analyses a company’s patent portfolio to identify patent claim gaps and helps bolster and strengthen them.
Patents buttress and backstop growth for medical technology (medtech) companies, period. This is especially so for early-stage ventures staking their claim in the medtech ecosystem. A strategic patent portfolio is an essential building block to have in place for a medtech company’s growth and success, especially when it comes to generating revenue or fundraising. And, for a medtech company at any stage, having a solid patent portfolio can lead to licensing, joint ventures, and collaboration opportunities...