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Patenting medical inventions

H A Schwertner1

  • 1Clinical Investigation Directorate, Wilford Hall Medical Center/RDL, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5319, USA.

Military Medicine
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Medical professionals can secure patents for their research and inventions, unlocking financial benefits. Understanding the patenting process is crucial for protecting innovations in healthcare and biomedical fields.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical research
  • Medical device innovation
  • Dental material science

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals frequently generate patentable inventions during research and practice.
  • Lack of knowledge regarding patent processes hinders patenting in federal organizations.
  • Examples include biocompatible polymers, dental materials, catheters, diagnostic tests, and medical devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform medical, dental, nursing, and biomedical personnel about the patenting process.
  • To highlight the financial advantages of patenting healthcare-related inventions.
  • To provide a comprehensive guide to obtaining patents for scientific discoveries.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of financial benefits of patenting.
  • Explanation of different patent types.
  • Overview of patentability conditions and restrictions.
  • Emphasis on record-keeping and patent application steps.

Main Results:

  • Detailed exploration of the financial gains from patenting medical inventions.
  • Clarification of patent eligibility criteria and potential obstacles.
  • Guidance on procedural aspects of patent acquisition.

Conclusions:

  • Patenting offers significant financial rewards for medical and biomedical innovations.
  • Awareness and understanding of the patenting process are essential for researchers and practitioners.
  • Proper documentation and adherence to procedures facilitate successful patent acquisition.

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