The EPO published patent application EP3761879A1 for smart stethoscope technology on March 25, 2026. Cambridge Enterprise Limited (Cambridge University technology transfer office) is the applicant, with inventors AGARWAL, KAY, and MCDONALD. The patent classifies under A61B 7/04 (measurement of acoustic phenomena; stethoscopes) and designates 38 European states for protection.

Patent holders or licensees should review the claims to assess commercial exclusivity scope. Competitors developing similar acoustic diagnostic devices should review the patent claims to identify potential infringement risks or design-around opportunities. No immediate action required for entities not in the medical device sector.