Kristin Havranek

The collision of the software and data based artificial intelligence industry with the physical product based medical device industry has created a host of novel IP and legal considerations that companies operating at the intersection of these two industries must consider. This presentation will discuss IP protection and enforcement strategies, as well as other legal considerations / strategies, for companies using artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical device space. AI is an exciting new technology that is revolutionizing many aspects of the medtech field. As just a few examples, medtech companies are using AI to diagnose patients, improve the safety and efficacy of those treatments, improve the manufacturing of medical devices, and much more. And this is just the beginning, as the future use cases and potential of the technology is seemingly unlimited. As medtech companies continue to innovate with AI technologies, it is critical that they take appropriate steps to protect and enforce the valuable intellectual property (IP) they generate. The tools and techniques for protection and enforcement of AI technologies differ somewhat from those used for more traditional medical device technologies. This presentation will explore why that is and provide tips and pitfalls to avoid for companies operating at this dynamic and exciting intersection of AI and medical devices.