Medical Devices & Diagnostics

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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.

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.