In the dynamic field of MedTech many startups and growing SMEs are driving innovation. To compete with the big players and to leverage the potential of innovative solutions, IP protection and a good IP strategy are crucial. I can help you with both developing a tailored IP strategy for your business and obtaining the fitting IP rights.
Stephen Carter
Founder & Patent Attorney The Intellectual Property Works
I am helping ambitious early stage MedTech companies to put IP at the heart of their business, so that their IP can be leveraged to support their growth and help them to meet their commercial goals. See here my expertise and services.
Alton, UK
My Focus
My Expertise
With my 25+ years of experience as a UK & European Patent Attorney I am helping SMEs and startups to put in place an IP strategy that supports their business aims. I especially enjoy to support companies in the MedTech sector to protect innovative devices and software.
Podcast: Stethoscopes & Rugby Balls
In the podcast "Stethoscopes & Rugby Balls" I interview industry experts about the role of innovation for startups and expanding companies and make a connection to the world of intellectual property.
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The Intellectual Property Works blog
In my blog I provide you on a regular basis with long reads about the application of IP in a business context. The blog has a specific category dealing with the IP opportunities and challenges in the MedTech industry.
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Offered Services
As a specialist for IP support for start-ups and SMEs my preferred way of providing my services is "IP advice on tap". This is a predictable monthly package of support tailored to your needs, whether that is managing the implementation of your IP strategy and the day-to-day management of your IP portfolio or simply being available “on tap” to answer questions without worrying about racking up unpredictable charges.
Visit WebsiteIP audits
We'll ensure that you understand your business' current IP position and the impact your future IP assets may have, that you have the correct IP protection in place and that you have an outline for how to manage your IP in the future.
Strategy development
Based on the IP audit, and what we have come to learn about your business, we’ll build you a full IP strategy that will support your current and future business goals. This means working with you to build out procedures that you can implement into the daily running of your business to bring this IP strategy to life.
Implementation
We'll look after your IP strategy on an ongoing basis to ensure everything is implemented correctly, your IP protection for your IP assets is in place, and everything is running according to the strategy.
Continuous management
We'll be on hand to answer all of your intellectual property concerns or questions around your IP strategy through scheduled monthly meetings and ad hoc calls to help you manage your IP effectively now and into the future.
