U.S. Considering Tariffs on Med Device Imports; Trade Groups Push Back
The Commerce Department is investigating whether imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical devices and equipment have national security implications that may warrant trade action, such as...
Eyeing the Prize of the U.S. Patent System, the Trump Administration Proposes Patent Maintenance Fee Overhaul
The Trump administration is considering changing the U.S. patent maintenance fee structure from the existing three fixed flat fees to an annual, value‑based “tax” model where patent holders would pay...
How to Measure Performance for AI-Enabled Medical Devices? FDA Seeks Public Input
On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) posted a Request for Public Comment regarding how to measure the performance of medical devices enabled with artificial intelligence (AI). The...