Why is IP important for fundraising?
Intellectual property (IP) rights underpin the value of most
medtech start-up companies.
IP rights include patents, design rights, trade marks, copyright
and trade secrets and exist to protect certain commercially
valuable aspects of a business.
By acquiring strong and strategic patent rights, companies can
monopolise certain areas of technology and exclude competitors from
entering a particular area of the market.
IP rights therefore offer a mechanism for securing a return on
investment in innovation and help incentivise the advancement of
technology.
For this reason, a solid IP foundation and forward-looking IP
strategy is often critical in securing investment.
