BLT Service • Medical Device & SaMD(Software as a Medical Device)
Medical Device & SaMD
(Software as a Medical Device)
BLT Service
Medical Device &
SaMD
(Software as a Medical Device)
Medical Device & SaMD
(Software as a Medical Device)
Trusted by Korea’s Leading Medical Institutions
Proven IP Expertise in Medical Devices and Digital Health
BLT Patent & Law Firm is the trusted IP partner of Korea’s most prestigious hospitals and medical schools—including all of the “BIG 5.”
We bring deep expertise in medical devices, digital healthcare platforms, and AI-powered diagnostics.
Our long-term partnerships underscore our proven capabilities in convergent healthcare technologies.
Key Institutional Partnerships include:
| Asan Medical Center: Designated IP Partner for Medical Devices & AI (since 2015) |
| Samsung Medical Center: Patent consulting for Medical Engineering (since 2016) |
| Ulsan University College of Medicine & Gangneung Asan Hospital: Dedicated Medical IP Office (since 2016) |
| Yonsei University Health System: IP advisory for medical device innovation (since 2018) |
| Chosun University Hospital: IP consultation for medical technology (since 2018) |
| Gachon University Gil Medical Center: IP collaboration with the Institute of Integrative Medicine (since 2018) |
| Dankook University: Bio-Medical IP Office (since 2019) |
| The Catholic University of Korea Medical Campus: IP Partner for Seoul St. Mary’s and affiliated hospitals (since 2019) |
| Konyang University Hospital: IP strategy advisory (since 2020) |
| Seoul National University Hospital: IP Office for Medical Devices & Big Data (since 2021) |
Trusted by Korea’s Leading Medical Institutions
Proven IP Expertise in Medical Devices and Digital Health
BLT Patent & Law Firm is the trusted IP partner of Korea’s most prestigious hospitals and medical schools—including all of the “BIG 5.” We bring deep expertise in medical devices, digital healthcare platforms, and AI-powered diagnostics. Our long-term partnerships underscore our proven capabilities in convergent healthcare technologies.
Key Institutiona
Partnerships include:
| Asan Medical Center: Designated IP Partner for Medical Devices & AI (since 2015) |
| Samsung Medical Center: Patent consulting for Medical Engineering (since 2016) |
| Ulsan University College of Medicine & Gangneung Asan Hospital: Dedicated Medical IP Office (since 2016) |
| Yonsei University Health System: IP advisory for medical device innovation (since 2018) |
| Chosun University Hospital: IP consultation for medical technology (since 2018) |
| Gachon University Gil Medical Center: IP collaboration with the Institute of Integrative Medicine (since 2018) |
| Dankook University: Bio-Medical IP Office (since 2019) |
| The Catholic University of Korea Medical Campus: IP Partner for Seoul St. Mary’s and affiliated hospitals (since 2019) |
| Konyang University Hospital: IP strategy advisory (since 2020) |
| Seoul National University Hospital: IP Office for Medical Devices & Big Data (since 2021) |
Integrated Expertise
for Convergent Medical
Technologies
Medical devices and healthcare software span multiple disciplines—electronics, mechanics, biotechnology, and clinical practice. BLT understands that meaningful patent protection in this sector requires both technical fluency and clinical insight.
Our dedicated Medical IP Task Force includes specialists in:
This enables us to offer a cross-functional strategy tailored to the real-world complexity of healthcare innovation.
Integrated Expertise for Convergent Medical Technologies
Medical devices and healthcare software span multiple disciplines—electronics, mechanics, biotechnology, and clinical practice. BLT understands that meaningful patent protection in this sector requires both technical fluency and clinical insight.
Our dedicated Medical IP Task Force includes specialists in:
This enables us to offer a cross-functional strategy tailored to the real-world complexity of healthcare innovation.
Areas of Expertise
Medical Software & AI
Digital platforms,
decision support systems,
therapeutic algorithms
Medical Devices
Surgical systems,
therapeutic equipment,
hospital-grade devices
Diagnostics
IVD kits, molecular assays,
biosensors,
lab automation tools
Therapeutics & Biologics
Drug delivery,
gene and cell therapies,
dosage protocols
Regulated Wellness
Functional cosmetics,
nutraceuticals,
bioactive compositions
Case Studies
| Example 1 |
| Dual-Track Patent Strategy for Digital Therapeutics (DTx) |
BLT combines software IP strategy with biotech patent expertise. Our medical device attorneys protect process architecture, while biotech attorneys focus on therapeutic effects based on clinical trial data—supporting DTx companies in global partnerships and regulatory success. |
| Example 2 |
| Integrated Patent Portfolio for Diagnostic Devices |
Our multidisciplinary team handles both device-side technologies and reagent-level innovations. This ensures comprehensive protection across product layers—diagnostic instruments, kits, and molecular diagnostics. |
| Example 3 |
| Combined Protection for Medical Instruments |
We coordinate between patent and design attorneys to secure both utility and design rights for medical instruments. This dual-layer approach ensures protection of technical functionality and visual design, strengthening competitiveness in global markets. |
Lead Patent Attorney
Jeonghan Uhm
Partner Attorney / Co-Founder
Taekyun Chung
Partner Attorney
Yeonsoo Park
Partner Attorney
Areas of Expertise
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| Medical Software & AI Digital platforms, decision support systems, therapeutic algorithms |
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| Medical Devices Surgical systems, therapeutic equipment, hospital-grade devices |
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| Diagnostics IVD kits, molecular assays, biosensors, lab automation tools |
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| Therapeutics & Biologics Drug delivery, gene and cell therapies, dosage protocols |
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| Regulated Wellness Functional cosmetics, nutraceuticals, bioactive compositions |
Case Studies
| Example 1 Dual-Track Patent Strategy for Digital Therapeutics (DTx) BLT combines software IP strategy with biotech patent expertise. Our medical device attorneys protect process architecture, while biotech attorneys focus on therapeutic effects based on clinical trial data—supporting DTx companies in global partnerships and regulatory success. |
| Example 2 Integrated Patent Portfolio for Diagnostic Devices Our multidisciplinary team handles both device-side technologies and reagent-level innovations. This ensures comprehensive protection across product layers—diagnostic instruments, kits, and molecular diagnostics. |
| Example 3 Combined Protection for Medical Instruments We coordinate between patent and design attorneys to secure both utility and design rights for medical instruments. This dual-layer approach ensures protection of technical functionality and visual design, strengthening competitiveness in global markets. |
Lead Patent Attorney
Jeonghan Uhm
Partner Attorney / Co-Founder
Taekyun Chung
Partner Attorney
Yeonsoo Park
Partner Attorney
Supporting Commercialization & Global Expansion
BLT served as exclusive IP partner for NEOFECT, guiding its growth from startup to KOSDAQ listing through strategic patent portfolio development. We continue to provide IP support for its U.S. expansion, helping ensure long-term international success.
Global IP Risk Mitigation for Medical Device Firms
Medical device markets are highly competitive—especially in the U.S., EU, and Israel.
BLT helps clients prepare for international entry by conducting:
We have represented Korean aesthetic device firms in U.S. ITC investigations and litigation, demonstrating our capability to safeguard innovation across borders.
Protect Your Medical Innovation with BLT
From digital therapeutics to surgical robotics, BLT provides tailored IP strategies that align with your technology, compliance needs, and global commercialization goals.
Supporting Commercialization & Global Expansion
BLT served as exclusive IP partner for NEOFECT, guiding its growth from startup to KOSDAQ listing through strategic patent portfolio development.
We continue to provide IP support for its U.S. expansion, helping ensure long-term international success.
Global IP Risk Mitigation for Medical Device Firms
Medical device markets are highly competitive—especially in the U.S., EU, and Israel.
BLT helps clients prepare for international entry by conducting:
We have represented Korean aesthetic device firms in U.S. ITC investigations and litigation,
demonstrating our capability to safeguard innovation across borders.
Protect Your Medical Innovation with BLT
From digital therapeutics to surgical robotics, BLT provides tailored IP strategies that align with your technology, compliance needs, and global commercialization goals.
BLT Service
Full-Spectrum IP Services — Tailored to Your Goals
From invention review to international patent enforcement, BLT covers the full lifecycle of IP strategy and execution.
BLT Service
Full-Spectrum IP Services — Tailored to Your Goals
From invention review to international patent enforcement, BLT covers the full lifecycle of IP strategy and execution.
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Company. BLT Patent & Law Firm
Business Reg No. 752-86-01744
CEO. Cheolhyun Yoo
Head office.
1F, 25, Beobwon-ro 3-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06595 Republic of Korea
T. +82-2-514-0104
F. +82-70-4855-0102
E. info@blt.kr
Branch office.
26F, 165, Convensia-daero (POSCO Tower Building), Yeonsu-gu, Incheon (Stage9 Songdo POSCO Tower)
T. +82-32-710-5104
F. +82-70-4855-0102
E. info@blt.kr
ⓒ 2023. BLT Patent & Law Firm All Rights Reserved.
Company.
BLT Patent & Law Firm
Business Reg No.
752-86-01744
CEO.
Cheolhyun Yoo
Head office.
1F, 25, Beobwon-ro 3-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul,
06595 Republic of Korea
T. +82-2-514-0104
F. +82-70-4855-0102
E. info@blt.kr
Branch office.
26F, 165, Convensia-daero (POSCO Tower Building),
Yeonsu-gu, Incheon (Stage9 Songdo POSCO Tower)
T. +82-32-710-5104
F. +82-70-4855-0102
E. info@blt.kr
ⓒ 2025. BLT Patent & Law Firm All Rights Reserved.
