The goal is to advocate for a new patent database specifically for medical devices to enhance transparency and regulation.
Proposing the creation of a Yellow Book for medical devices
Drawing parallels between the current Orange Book for drugs and the proposed Yellow Book
Discussing potential public health benefits of improved patent access
Improved regulation of medical devices
Enhanced Transparency for healthcare professionals and consumers
Potentially increased innovation in the medical device sector
Abstract
This Viewpoint proposes that the US Food and Drug Administration create a patent database for medical devices, the Yellow Book, similar to the Orange Book’s database of drug-related patents.