27/08/2026
A medical device can be clinically safe, regulatory-approved, and commercially successful; yet still face an unexpected IP challenge from the connectivity technologies it relies on.
As becomes increasingly connected, technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G/5G, video codecs, and healthcare data standards are becoming integral to medical devices and care delivery, bringing Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs) into greater focus.
This raises a bigger question: Could Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs) become MedTech’s next licensing battleground?
Our latest article explores:
• Where is exposure emerging across the MedTech value chain?
• Why licensing pressure may reach module suppliers before device OEMs?
• What recent SEP disputes can teach the industry?
• How can companies assess and mitigate licensing risk early?
Read the full article to explore the emerging SEP landscape in MedTech: https://iebrain.com/is-medtech-next-standard-essential-patent-battleground/