IC308-2021: Orthopaedic Innovation: From Inspiration to the OR-Orthopaedic Innovation: From Inspiration to the OR (2/5)

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In this video, the speaker discusses the current state of the law regarding software and its relation to medical devices. The speaker advises individuals on how to protect their ideas, emphasizing the importance of non-disclosure agreements when sharing ideas with others. The video explains that patents provide the right to exclude others from making a claimed device or invention, but not the right to make the device themselves. Different types of patents are mentioned, including design patents for the appearance of a device, plant patents for new plant varieties, and utility patents for processes, devices, compositions of matter, and business methods. The video also touches on the requirements for obtaining a patent, including novelty and non-obviousness. The speaker recommends conducting a thorough search of prior art before consulting a patent attorney. The cost of obtaining a patent can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the invention. The speaker also discusses provisional patent applications, international patent protection, and the importance of drafting claims in a patent application. Lastly, the speaker mentions the challenges associated with patenting software due to recent changes in the law. Overall, the video provides an overview of the patenting process for software and medical devices.

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Stewart Gitler, JD

Keywords

software law

medical devices

patents

prior art search

patent cost

software patenting