S3.E26 - Don’t Let a Company Steal Your Idea: Patents, Prototypes, & Protection with Dr. Rob Amiot, DPM

This Episode is Brought To You By:www.PodiatryGrowth.com/PodPatrolIn this episode, Dr. Rob Amiot shares his firsthand experience navigating the complex journey of developing and protecting medical device innovations, especially for surgeons interested in entrepreneurship. He breaks down the realities of bringing an idea to market, including how to protect intellectual property, build prototypes, and think strategically about commercialization so you can avoid common mistakes and move forward with more confidence.The conversation covers the myth of overnight success, the importance of filing a provisional patent early, how to work with engineers and gather honest feedback, and what it really takes to get a product through FDA approval and into hospitals. Dr. Amiot also explains why pivots matter, how to identify unmet needs in surgery, and why surrounding yourself with the right people is essential when building something new.