Intellectual Property Issues in Medical Device Labeling and Marketing
摘要
Apart from whether a mark can be protected under the trademark law, there may be government regulations that can restrict or prohibit the use of the mark in advertisingAdvertising or labelingLabeling any products with the mark. Any medical device company using or selecting a trademark should be aware of the nature and kind of regulations that may be applicable to their product. The rules vary from state to state, and there are different rules that apply to labelingLabeling and marketing outside of the United States. Medical device companies need to be aware of what labelingLabeling and marketing rules apply to their business in order to avoid potential fines, penalties or litigation.