The area of medical device IP protection is complex and has peculiarities unique to this industry. The legal environment in which it operates shifts frequently, often the result of changes in FDA rules and its specific regulatory requirements. Strategies for successful patent prosecution must consider the use of term extensions and clinical trial exceptions to blunt competitive IP interests. Important market inroads can be made through the patent prosecution process if one is guided by experienced counsel. CPLP is thoroughly versed in the nuances of this specialty to keep clients informed and ahead of the competition throughout the process. The firm provides world-class litigation services, and approaches all IP matters as potential litigations to be won or avoided. Medical devices companies rely on us to apply this approach in our substantial patent prosecution, licensing, opinion work and counseling practices.

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