Close
Contact us
Close

MedTech

Strategic insight for the next generation of diagnosis and treatment for data driven healthcare

The fusion of technologies are blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological worlds.

We have vast experience in analysing data across the broad range of patented technologies underpinning this transformation.

This ranges from AI and machine learning to the ‘Internet of Things’, making it possible for us to support you in understanding the patent landscape and in developing your patent strategy.

Building a Taxonomy for MedTech

A Taxonomy for patented technologies in MedTech and Life-sciences can include the following:

  • AI in biotech
  • 3D Bioprinting
  • Bio-digital twin
  • Bioprocessing
  • IoT in healthcare
  • Gene editing
  • Healthcare management

Example of a MedTech Taxonomy

download

MedTech taxonomy

Types of classifiers that should be included in MedTech Taxonomy include:

  • 3D Bio-printing
  • Drug development
  • Medical imaging

Insights and Events

Acacia acquires Biotech Stakes: an insight into the companies and patents behind the deal

On 5th June, a portfolio of shares in 19 life science companies was sold to Acacia Research for up to £224 million. Who else and which patents are involved?
Read more

Medtech – where patents are a matter of life and death

There is a curious fact at the heart of MedTech. Against a backdrop of ageing populations, people living longer and a growing middle class (China in particular), the sector’s future is undoubtedly bright.
Read more

Custom Taxonomy

Find out how Cipher can build your taxonomy using classifiers:

  • Matching to your view of the patent landscape
  • Your own taxonomy is accurate, fast and repeatable
  • It’s easy to use,  saves time and reduces costs.

Find out more

Other sectors

Universal Technology Taxonomy

The Universal Technology Taxonomy (UTT) is the world’s first taxonomy that divides over 45 million patents into 10 super-classes and 122 sub-classes.
Read more

FMCG

Incorporating both Food&Drink and Beauty and Personal care developed in collaboration with Mintel
Read more

FinTech

The types of classifiers in a FinTech technology would be in sectors such as banking services, payment technologies, and security.
Read more

Industrial Automation

A patent taxonomy developed at the heart of Industry 4.0, including 3D printing, robotics and connectivity
Read more

Automotive

The industry standard for understanding the future of the cars and automotive industry.
Read more

Semiconductor

Supporting the sector in times of fast pace and high stakes technology evolution
Read more

Aerospace and Defence

Technologies within this taxonomy include: air turbine starters; electromagnetics; flight management systems for drones; head mounted displays (HMDs); and virtual cockpits.
Read more

Technology

Navigate complex landscapes when every company is a technology company.
Read more

With Cipher you can…

Portfolio Optimisation connecting cogs

Optimise your portfolio

Ensure you have the right portfolio to meet your strategic patenting objectives.

Read more
Competitive Intelligence

Gather competitor intelligence

Understand who’s doing what by automating patent to technology mapping.

Read more
Cross Licensing

Model cross licensing

Combine patent and revenue data to determine rational licensing outcomes.

Read more

Manage your budget

Justify patent budgets and communicate the impact of your investment.

Read more

Conduct due diligence

Automate manual reviews for efficient execution of M&A and licensing transactions.

Read more

Tackle inbound patent assertion

Be prepared with evidence to create a fast and effective threat assessment.

Read more

Benchmark your portfolio

Assess your portfolio in comparison to other owners through your technology lens.

Read more

Monetise your portfolio

Identify opportunities to create value through licensing or sale of patent assets.

Read more
Technology Trends icon

Predict technology trends

Track new technologies and discover the unknown owners of future innovation.

Read more
Icon of a meter

Create Risk Mitigation Strategies

Understand the materiality of your threats to define your risk mitigation strategy.

Read more

Improve your patent strategy now

Speak to the Cipher team today.

Arrange a callback