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Medtech companies offering cloud-based services should carefully examine their technologies for potential patentable inventions prior to offering services to others.

The New Brunswick, NJ-based company and its Ethicon subsidiary were sued by the state of California for allegedly conducting deceptive marketing practices for pelvic mesh products.

The medical device tax was introduced in 2013 as part of the Affordable Care Act. Those who oppose the tax have been highly-vocal about the impact it could have on the industry.

U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash) recently reintroduced The Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019.

Here are a few ways to avoid triggering the on-sale bar and losing patent rights, post-Helsinn v. Teva.

Medical device innovators should pay attention to the recent court case for clues on how courts could view other hybrid inventions such as wearables and more.

Overhaul labeling processes in order to handle any future regulatory changes, and consider adopting a joined-up, cloud-based labeling and artwork management solution.