EPO published patent application EP3917381A1 for a photoacoustic imaging device. The applicant is UCL Business Ltd and inventors include ZHANG, Edward, BEARD, Paul, ANSARI, Rehman, and HUNYNH, Nam Trung. The patent is classified under A61B 5/00 (measurement for diagnostic purposes) and designates all European Patent Convention member states including AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR.\n\nMedical device manufacturers and healthcare technology companies developing photoacoustic imaging systems should review the patent claims upon grant to assess potential licensing needs or design-around considerations. Research institutions and companies in this technology space should monitor the prosecution of this patent application and obtain clearance opinions before commercializing related products.