FTO
This glossary item is used in the course Intellectual Property Online
FTO
Freedom To Operate (FTO) is the ability to develop and market a (patented) drug or device without infringing the valid and enforceable patent rights of third parties.
Intellectual Property Online
Obtaining a patent is a crucial step to safeguard the intellectual property of a novel biomedical intervention and to raise funding for its development. This course discusses the pros and cons of intellectual property and the do’s and don’ts to protect your biomedical invention in a timely manner.