Demystifying Intellectual Property and More with Tara Nicoll

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast

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What if you could glimpse into the fascinating intersection of technology and healthcare? That's exactly what we're offering in our conversation with Tara Nicoll, the Head of Business Development and IP manager for Mecuris. Tara's unique journey taking her skills with intellectual property to the O&P industry is a testament to how diverse skills can be woven together to create innovative solutions. With her expertise, Mecuris has developed a web-based software for the Prosthetics and Orthotics field.
Understanding the protection of intellectual property is a crucial part of modern entrepreneurship. Tara shares her insights on the significance of patents, the role of attorneys, and the art of documenting ideas to safeguard inventor rights. We navigate through the complexities of patent protection and highlight the importance of clear communication in this process. Tara brings her experience to the fore to break down the topic into comprehensible nuggets for listeners.
In the final part of our discussion, we delve into the digital revolution within the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Tara offers a view of regional differences in the adoption of digital solutions, revealing the varying attitudes towards O&P across Europe. She also shares her experiences on the international stage, from showcasing at AOPA to witnessing the rapid development of digital solutions at OT World 2022.
This is a great episode and is brought to you by Matt Habecker and The Indiana Institute for Prosthetics.

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1. Demystifying Intellectual Property and More with Tara Nicoll (00:00:00)

2. Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast Introduction (00:00:06)

3. Clear Communication in Patent Protection (00:10:45)

4. The Evolution of OMP Software Solutions (00:26:11)

5. Regional Differences in O&P and Digital Adoption (00:34:58)

6. O&P and Digital Solutions Attitudes (00:44:16)

7. Intellectual Property and Copyright Conversation (00:49:03)