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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 all of that experience directly to his clients. As a medical invention consultant, med tech startup advisor, and medical devices expert witness, Lloyd occupies a rare professional space: he understands the science deeply, the business landscape clearly, and the legal standards precisely. That combination is what makes him genuinely invaluable to the innovators, entrepreneurs, and attorneys who work with him.
Based in Maryland and serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, Lloyd has guided early-stage startups through the challenges of product development, advised inventors on protecting and commercializing their ideas, and delivered authoritative expert witness testimony in patent infringement and medical technology disputes. His background spans medical device form factor design, UI consulting, regulatory strategy, and hands-on product development — giving him a 360-degree view of the medical technology world 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.
Clients Testimonials
Don't take our word for it. Here's what clients and legal professionals have to say about working with Lloyd Marks.
"Lloyd was everything we needed at a critical moment for our company. We were struggling to articulate the technical differentiation of our device, and he came in, understood our product immediately, and helped us reframe our entire go-to-market approach. His advice on device form factor alone saved us months of costly iteration. If you're building in the med tech space, Lloyd is the advisor you want in your corner."
Startup Founder, Medical Device Company
"I've worked with many expert witnesses over the years, but Lloyd stands apart. He grasped the technical nuances of our patent infringement case faster than anyone I've seen, and his ability to explain complex medical device concepts to a jury in plain, compelling language was truly impressive. We were very pleased with the outcome, and I won't hesitate to call on Lloyd for future cases."
IP Litigation Attorney, Mid-Atlantic Region
"I came to Lloyd with a patent question and left with a full roadmap for my invention. He took the time to really understand what I'd built, identified vulnerabilities I hadn't considered, and helped me position the technology far more strategically. Working with Lloyd felt less like hiring a consultant and more like bringing on a trusted partner who genuinely cared about my success."
Independent Medical Inventor
Credentials
I am an engineer, physician, inventor, MBA and entrepreneur with 21 medical device patents, 5 sporting goods patents and 1 medical device patent pending. To see my credentials, click the button below
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