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IP Protection: Four Areas to Audit in Selecting A Contract Manufacturer

Released By Forefront Medical Technology

Intellectual property (IP) is the core of competitive advantage. When products are outsourced, the contract manufacturer performing the final assembly typically has access to the complete documentation package for the products they build. Where are the checks and balances? How can be certain your company’s IP will be protected? In this whitepaper, Forefront Medical Technology, a specialty contract manufacturer with a focus in disposable diagnostic, drug delivery systems and medical device systems, looks at four areas sourcing teams should audit in determining the ability of their contract manufacturer to support their IP protection needs. These are:
 
• Company business model
• Supply chain management/documentation control practices
• Level of vertical integration
• Legal protections within the contract manufacturers headquarters’ country.

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