Download or read book The PHYSICIAN INVENTOR: the Doctor's Complete Guide to Patenting Medical Devices and Methods written by Peter Sleman and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-28 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Physician Inventor is a practical roadmap for physician inventors, startups and others looking to protect their medical devices and methods. The purpose of this book is to equip you to make decisions. Caselaw and footnotes are intentionally kept to a minimum, focusing instead on functional knowledge, sensible advice, and useful anecdotes and examples. The nuances of medical devices are explored based on patent attorney Peter D. Sleman's years of experience with device manufacturers. This book will teach you how to:* Understand the various forms of intellectual property* Conduct a patent search to ensure that your invention is viable* Save thousands of dollars by hiring the right patent attorney* Utilize advanced prosecution techniques to minimize waste* Build an international strategy* Approach business partners with confidence knowing that you are being prudent