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Medical Device Outsourcing: Intellectual Property Considerations | Medical Design Briefs

October 18, 2016  | Tom Cowan

San Diego Associate Tom Cowan was published in Medical Design Briefs. His article “Medical Device Outsourcing: Intellectual Property Considerations” discusses the importance of understanding intellectual property law for outsourcing efforts related to medical devices. 

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Tom Cowan
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