Episode 152 | Edward Steakley, Managing Partner at Cognition IP and Devon Campbell, Founder at Prodct | Setting Up Your Company to be Investable, Acquirable, and Successful: IP and Trade Secrets

This podcast episode explores the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection and patentability in the medical device industry. The speakers delve into topics such as substantial equivalence, predicate devices, freedom to operate (FTO) searches, trade secrets, and patent protection. They emphasize the need for startups to have a clear IP strategy, conduct thorough patent searches, and consider the implications of licensing agreements. Overall, the episode highlights the crucial role of IP in commercialization, funding, and exit strategies for medical device companies.