Medical Device Patents, 2009 ed.

Lawrence M. Sung

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ISBN-13: 9780314990440

Last Updated: 3/12/2009

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This product addresses the unique aspects of U.S. medical device patents, specifically durable medical equipment, and examines their grant and enforcement. Coverage includes information on prosecution, transfer, and litigation, including settlement. Patents for specific types of devices are addressed. The comprehensive treatment of patents in the medical specialties of orthopedics, cardiovascular disease, dentistry, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery, among others, is a useful resource for readers, whether they seek competitive business insight or are curious about the history of medical technology development.

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Provides a one-stop comprehensive guide to medical device patents
Provides an easily accessible resource on the scope and enforcement of patents for medical devices
Covers the medical specialties of orthopedics, cardiovascular, dental, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery
Begins with a primer on American patent law followed by specific consideration of medical device inventions
Covers types of medical devices, sample issued patents, and claims and summaries of infringement litigation in each chapter
Organizes chapters according to the Food and Drug Administration regulatory framework for medical devices

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