title: Intellectual property. Device trade.
abstract: Potential is growing for trusts to benefit from patented innovation through nine regional knowledge hubs. Legal protection of intellectual property is essential to ensure copyright. 'Inventions' can boost trust finances, support the local economy and spread innovation throughout the NHS.
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mathieson
mesh_terms: D003309:Copyright / Q000191:economics; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D018973:Intellectual Property; D010330:Patents as Topic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013222:State Medicine; D035703:Therapies, Investigational / Q000191:economics*; D006113:United Kingdom