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Expert Guidance for:
✅ Medical Inventors
✅ Med-Tech Startups
✅ University Technology Transfer Offices
✅ Corporations
✅ Investors
✅ Patent Law Firms
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Medical Invention Consulting

Lloyd Marks, MD, MBA, FACC is  an electrical engineer, pediatric cardiologist, MBA, inventor, entrepreneur who provides consulting services to universities, inventors, investors, corporations and patent attorneys regarding the assessment, protection and commercialization of medical technology.

The Medical Technology Expertise You Can Actually Count On

Lloyd Marks has spent a career at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and innovation — and he brings that experience directly to his clients. As a medical technology consultant and med tech startup advisor, he occupies a rare professional space: he understands the science, business landscape, and legal issues related to protection and commercialization of intellectual property. That combination is what makes him invaluable to the innovators, entrepreneurs, and attorneys who work with him.

Based in Tampa, Florida and serving clients nationwide, Lloyd has provided guidance to:

  • Startups through the challenges of product development and commercialization
  • Inventors on protecting, improving and commercializing their ideas
  • Investors conducting due diligence regarding med-tech opportunities
  • University technology transfer offices regarding the clinical and commercial viability of university owned intellectual property
  • Corporations considering acquiring startups or bringing new technology online
  • Patent law firms regarding patent infringement and medical technology disputes

His background spans medical device form factor design, regulatory strategy, and hands-on product development — giving him a perspective on the medical technology landscape that few consultants can match. Clients trust Lloyd because he doesn't just show up with credentials. He shows up with answers. He takes the time to understand your specific situation, communicates complex technical concepts in plain language, and stays committed to your success from the first conversation to the final deliverable. If you're looking for a medical technology consultant who combines deep expertise with real-world practicality, you've found the right partner.

Assessing Medical Technology

Medical Invention Consulting assesses medical devices' clinical and commercial potential.

Proper assessment of medical devices and their commercial potential, is essential for inventors, investors, academic institutions, medical device corporations, and patent attorneys. 

What I Do

With my experience in various fields I speak the vocabulary of engineering, medicine, intellectual property and businessI examine existing products in the field to see what the new innovations can bring to the improved practice of medicine. 

There are many steps between having a good idea and seeing a product in the market placeI have a lifetime of experience carrying out these steps and can share my knowledge to help you or your business.

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Credentials

I am an engineer, physician, inventor, MBA and entrepreneur with 22 medical device patents, 1 pending medical device patent, and 5 sport equipment patents. To see my credentials, click the button below.

Releasable Magnetic Ski Pole Strap System, patent #11,731,030 · Issued Aug 22, 2023

To link to my patents click the following button.