My recent keynote address to The Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists (SimGHOSTS) offered additional opportunities for me to review some breakthrough inventions in this arena, including a patent-pending on an Ultrasound Training Simulator (OTS) capable of producing realistic and anatomically true images of live tissue in the eye. Falling under a branch of medicine termed ocul... Read MoreArchive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
Innovation & Patents in the Ocular Ultrasound Simulation Arena
My recent keynote address to The Gathering of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists (SimGHOSTS) offered additional opportunities for me to review some breakthrough inventions in this arena, including a patent-pending on an Ultrasound Training Simulator (OTS) capable of producing realistic and anatomically true images of live tissue in the eye. Falling under a branch of medicine termed ocul... Read MoreMedical Inventor “Clutches” a Personal Mobility Device Patent
Medical Inventors, sometimes a personal injury or setback can trigger the genesis of new idea that radically transforms the way we perceive – and ultimately craft - a common medical device that has been around for decades. Consider this real-life example: When Brett Adams suffered a snowboarding injury, it dawned on him that this his traditional crutches needed a drastic overhaul.New TEDx Talk Video: John Rizvi’s Personal Journey Through Patent Law & His Advice to Medical Device Inventors
At around 10 p.m. last night I got some great news from TEDx organizers who informed me that my recent Talk “When Launching Your Idea Full Throttle is the Only Option For Inventors” that took place in South Florida recently is now LIVE on their YouTube channel. While the talk highlighted some very personal and challenging moments in my life as a patent attorney, it also showcased ... Read MoreA Medical College Dropout Strikes It Big With His Invention
One of my early clients recently sold his medical venture for over $100 million to Meditronic, completing a remarkable journey from college dropout to millionaire entrepreneur. You can read about Alex Gomez and his early device called D-HELP which revolutionized the world of laparoscopic surgery on The Patent Professor blog. When everyone doubted Alex, he held fast and showed a remarkable tenacity... Read MoreThe Patent Professor® Story
For decades, I have successfully helped medical and dental inventors protect their ideas with the USPTO. It’s been a long, exciting journey in both industry (and academia) watching and helping a litany of clients find fame fame, fortune and creative fulfillment from their inventions. My latest video shows you the path I have traveled, the clients I have helped and the experience I have accumulat... Read More