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Medical Devices & Diagnostics

At VLP Law Group, we understand the innovation, regulatory rigor, and clinical impact that define the medical devices and diagnostics industry. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel to companies developing and commercializing cutting-edge devices and diagnostic solutions — from early-stage innovators to publicly traded manufacturers — helping them structure and negotiate complex commercial arrangements, protect intellectual property, and bring life-changing technologies to market.

Industries we serve

The New Frontier

At VLP Law Group, we understand the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and the complex legal landscape surrounding its development and deployment. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel to companies at the forefront of AI innovation—from early-stage startups to public companies—helping them navigate legal risks while maximizing business opportunities.

Our Expertise

Our cross-disciplinary team brings deep industry knowledge and legal experience to every stage of a medical device or diagnostics company’s lifecycle. We advise clients across a broad range of technologies and therapeutic areas, including:

  • Therapeutic devices and treatment/drug delivery systems
  • In vitro diagnostics (IVD)
  • Imaging systems and diagnostic equipment and tools
  • Software as a medical device (SaMD), including treatment planning and clinical decision support software
  • Wearable health monitoring devices
  • Surgical systems and procedure-enabling technologies
  • Enabling platforms and technologies supporting advanced therapeutics
  • Point-of-care testing and remote diagnostic tools

Legal Services

We support our medical device and diagnostics clients with practical, business-focused legal guidance in areas such as:

  • Corporate and Venture Finance: Entity formation, venture capital and private equity financings, strategic investments, joint ventures, and M&A transactions.
  • Intellectual Property: Development and protection of patent portfolios covering devices, diagnostics, software, and manufacturing processes; trade secret strategies; trademark and brand protection; and complex IP licensing and technology transfer agreements.
  • Commercial Agreements: Drafting and negotiation of contract manufacturing and supply agreements, distribution and commercialization arrangements, platform access and services agreements, sales agreements, group purchasing organization (GPO) agreements, university licensing and sponsored research agreements, and clinical trial agreements.
  • Strategic Partnerships and Device Collaborations: Advising on strategic alliances and collaboration arrangements among medical device companies, healthcare providers, and technology partners, including co-development, product integration, clinical development and evaluation, and commercialization partnerships.
  • Data Privacy and Security: Guidance on compliance with HIPAA, global data protection laws, and data governance for clinical and patient data.
  • Employment and Compensation: Advising on executive compensation, equity plans, employment agreements, and mobility considerations for founders, engineers, regulatory professionals, and clinical personnel.

Partner With a Trusted Advisor

We don’t just advise medical device and diagnostics companies — we stay closely aligned with the commercial, technological and market developments shaping the sectors in which our clients operate. Our attorneys monitor industry trends, evolving law, and evolving business models to ensure our clients remain well-positioned in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment.

Practice Insights

Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Technology Transactions
Technology Transactions
Corporate
Corporate
Securities and Capital Raising
Securities and Capital Raising
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital
Debt Finance
Debt Finance
Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Employment
Employment

WHY WORK WITH VLP

Senior-level attention backed by proven experience.

Every client relationship at VLP is partner-led, strategy-driven, and tailored for today's complex business landscape. Our seasoned attorneys combine the expertise and polish of Big Law with the responsiveness of an elite, lean team – you will always work with a senior attorney – giving you confidence, clarity, and experienced insight in every matter you entrust to us.

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