Wilson Sonsini’s 31st Annual Medical Device & Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering...more
5/15/2024
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Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the...more
5/24/2023
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Angel Investors ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Business Development ,
Business Opportunities ,
Business Strategies ,
Business Valuations ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
Data Privacy ,
Digital Health ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Endorsements ,
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Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present the latest edition of The Life Sciences Report. This issue features an article on managing IP development and capture at growing medtech start-ups that offers insight from executives at...more
The year 2020 shattered our assumptions about food. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional supply chains and caused health crises in meatpacking plants, plant-based meat went from novelty to reality. Rapidly...more
The firm is pleased to present the latest edition of The Life Sciences Report. This issue features a sampling of recent COVID-19-related client activity in which the firm has been involved, an article on life sciences venture...more
The latest issue of The Life Sciences Report features an interview with Matthew J. Meyer, the firm's chief client corporate development officer, who has broad management experience in the life sciences sector; a piece...more
USJMF and Wilson Sonsini Host Successful Japan Trade Mission and Roadshow for U.S. Medtech Companies -
On November 5-11, 2019, U.S.-Japan Medtech Frontiers (USJMF) and Wilson Sonsini led a group of representatives from 22...more
1/7/2020
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Collaboration ,
Digital Health ,
FDA Approval ,
Final Guidance ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
Innovation ,
Investors ,
Japan ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
Startups ,
Venture Capital
Beware of “Most Favored Nations” Clauses in Commercial Contracts -
Imagine that your digital health company has developed a groundbreaking product. You are eager to monetize the product, so you sign non-disclosure...more
11/20/2019
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Competition ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Cybersecurity ,
Digital Health ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Hospitals ,
Medical Devices ,
Most-Favored Nations ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
PHI ,
Preferred Hospital Networks Arrangement
Navigating the U.S. Healthcare Regulatory Landscape for Wearable Devices -
Complex Environment Includes Key Federal Agencies FDA, FTC, OCR, CPSC, CMS, and OIG -
The wearable device market is emerging as a key player...more
6/19/2019
/ Biotechnology ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
FTC Act ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
OIG ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Technology-Assisted Review ,
Telemedicine ,
Value-Added Services
Venture Fundraising and Investment in Healthcare -
U.S. healthcare venture fundraising reached a record $9.6 billion in 2018, continuing a four-year upward trend. This was driven by excellent returns in the sector,...more
3/15/2019
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Alternative Investment Markets (AIM) ,
Biosimilars ,
CFIUS ,
Digital Health ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Investment ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
Mergers ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Telehealth ,
Venture Capital
Interview with Dr. Daniel Burnett of Theranova LLC -
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati partner James Huie recently interviewed Dr. Daniel Burnett, president and CEO of TheraNova. TheraNova is an experienced medical device...more
Evaluating Prospective Partners When Scaling Your Digital Health Company (Part 1) -
Picture this: You have built a digital health company that could revolutionize healthcare delivery; upend diagnostic processes; accelerate...more
6/1/2018
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Digital Health ,
Due Diligence ,
Health Care Providers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IP License ,
Joint Venture ,
Medical Devices ,
Partnerships ,
Software Developers ,
Technology Sector ,
Universities ,
Venture Capital
Life Beyond FDA Clearance or Approval: The Reimbursement Challenge -
To medical device manufacturers, winning premarket approval or 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is only half the battle....more
1/11/2018
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FDA Approval ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
Medicare ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Reimbursements ,
Venture Capital
Factoring in Human Factors -
According to a recent British Medical Journal research report, the mean rate of death from medical error in U.S. hospitals is estimated to be over 251,000 people per year. Though many medical...more
From the WSGR Database: Financing Trends for Q1 2017 -
Up and Down Rounds by Quarter -
Strong median pre-money valuations for late-stage financings accompanied a record-breaking $25.0 million median amount raised for...more
Consumer Digital Health: Market Shift Is Leading to New Opportunities -
The newest wave of consumer digital health investment focuses on applications encouraging consumers to change health-related behaviors, shifting...more
The Future of Innovation in Medtech: An Industry in Search of Growth While Facing Pressures to Consolidate in a Post-ACA World -
In the Affordable Care Act (ACA) era, the healthcare industry has witnessed significant...more
Ten Considerations for Companies Evaluating a Pre-Negotiated Acquisition -
In recent years, there has been a shift in the research and development strategy of large pharmaceutical and medical device companies from...more