Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Strategies for MedTech
Turn your idea into a protected, viable, and market-ready innovation.
Every successful medtech product starts with two essentials: a smart IP strategy and a clear commercialisation pathway. Without them, even the best ideas risk being underprotected, underfunded, or left on the shelf.
This pre-recorded webinar delivered in two modules will equip you with the knowledge and tools to safeguard your innovation, attract investment, and plan the right route to market, whether through licensing, spin-outs, or strategic partnerships.
What You Will Learn
Module 1 – 1 hr
- IP essentials – what it is, why it matters, and how it drives value
- Types of IP rights – patents, trademarks, copyright, design rights, trade secrets
- Medtech patent examples – lessons from real cases
- Why and when to patent – timing, territory, and cost considerations
Module 2 – 1 hr
- The innovation process – from first idea through to market adoption
- Commercialisation strategies – licensing, spin-outs, joint ventures
- Funding support – sources of finance for innovators at different stages
- Case studies – practical insights from successful medtech ventures
Why Attend?
By joining, you’ll:
- Understand how to protect your innovation and avoid costly mistakes.
- Learn when to patent and when not to.
- Explore real examples of medtech patents and what they mean in practice.
- Discover how to move from “idea” to “market” with a clear roadmap.
- Compare commercialisation options: licensing, partnerships, or spin-outs.
- See real case studies of what works and what doesn’t.
- You’ll walk away with practical strategies and confidence to make informed decisions about your intellectual property and business model.
Who Should Attend?
- Clinicians, researchers & academics looking to protect and exploit their ideas
- NHS Research & Innovation leads
- Technology Transfer Managers
- Business development officers
- Start-ups & SMEs building an IP and commercialisation strategy for a new product
- NHS commercial teams
✅ Protect your innovation.
✅ Plan your route to market.
✅ Turn ideas into real impact.
These pre-recorded webinar sessions will be available to view for a period of one month from Wednesday 29th April 2026.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Dr Karen Law, Head of Innovation, Health Tech Enterprise
Karen is an experienced IP and commercialisation professional having over 15 years’ experience of leading the development and commercialisation of innovations developed by research scientists and clinicians. She has negotiated numerous licensing agreements for a diverse range of technologies including therapeutics and devices. Her career encompasses roles within technology transfer offices, a medical research charity and most recently within the business development team of a UK based biotech.
If you have any questions about our courses or if you’re interested in booking multiple individuals for a transformative learning experience, we’re here to assist you. Reach out to us at enquiries@healthtechenterprise.co.uk, and our dedicated team will provide you with the information you need.
NHS trusts that are subscribers of Health Tech Enterprise services can enjoy the exclusive benefit of complimentary viewing of this webinar.
