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Taking the first steps toward FDA approval for your innovative medical device
Pogorelc Deanna
1/19/2012
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Before you create a medical device prototype, you should know which form of FDA approval it will need. Read about the FDA approval process.

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When, why and how to patent your innovative medical device
Pogorelc Deanna
12/22/2011
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A strong intellectual property portfolio is key to your healthcare startup. Read how to go about getting a patent for your innovative medical device.

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Startup healthcare firms vulnerable to hackers
OConnell Brian
12/7/2011
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Healthcare entrepreneurs have enough on their plate without worrying about security breaches. But ignore those breaches and you risk losing your entire company.

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Five legal mistakes you can't afford to make
OConnell Brian
9/1/2011
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Entrepreneurs always make mistakes – and learn from them. But if you make any one of these five legal mistakes, you could be placing your healthcare startup in jeopardy.

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Does your medical invention consulting contract comply with U.S. laws?
Auvil Steven
8/10/2011
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Physician-consultants and medical device startups often don’t realize that failure to draft a tight physician-consultant contract could result in violations of federal laws and criminal and civil penalties. Read more about the guidelines for these contracts.

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How to protect your idea for a new medical device
Healing Innovation
6/9/2011
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Creators of new innovative medical devices need to know how to protect their ideas. Read more for tips on the best ways to do this.

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Patent law shifts from first to invent to first investor to file
Auvil Steven
5/3/2011
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The United States is joining the rest of the world in its approach to patent filings. But what does that mean in the completely global world of medical and pharmaceutical treatments, therapies and technologies depending on a strong and reliable patent system? Read how new American patent law will change medical business plans.

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