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Medical Device Patents, 2012 ed. New Edition

Copyright: 2012
ISBN-13: 9780314609496
Last Updated: 5/3/2012
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Brand: Thomson West
Pages: 1220
Components: 1 Print
Shelf Space: 2 in.
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Description

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.

Features

  • Begins with a primer on American patent law followed by specific consideration of medical device inventions
  • Covers the medical specialties of orthopedics, cardiovascular, dental, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery
  • 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
  • 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

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