Diversify Your Medical Device Patent Portfolio with Design Patents

July 2009

By: Jason M. Honeyman and Shannon M. Vittengl
MX Magazine

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As a business-savvy medical device executive, you likely are well versed on the value of utility patents. But are you aware that a design patent for your product can be an equally important component of your intellectual property portfolio? This article explains the differences between utility and design patents, and details why your company should consider diversifying its IP investment with design protection.

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