mHealth Apps Patent Landscape Report 2024

The mHealth apps market was valued at USD 57.85 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.8% during the forecast period of 2024-2032 and attain a market value of USD 296.40 billion by 2032.

The market is impacted due to the increasing adoption of smartphones. These apps also allow remote monitoring of vital signs. With growing innovative spaces, protecting these advancements through patents is crucial. The increasing trend in patent filing was observed during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly.

Patent Landscape Report Coverage

The mHealth Apps Patent Landscape Report provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the patents in this growing industry. The key sections captured in the report for mHealth apps includes a thorough examination of the patent portfolios of key players, covering aspects such as the number of patents and types of technologies patented. It includes the latest trends, geographical distribution of patents, top IP player profiles, technological segmentation, and patent valuation. The breakdown of patents by technical segments is provided, giving more clarity on the specific areas of innovation within mHealth app technologies.

A patentable mobile app should have three features including novelty, non-obviousn ess, and utility. The technology focus of the patent reveals that majority of the patents are from medical technology areas. This is majorly impacted by the increase in health consciousness among the general population and the increasing tendency to take measures of physical and metabolic parameters, suggesting the significance of a high number of patent filings in medical areas.

mHealth Apps Patent Outlook

• The key assignees of the mHealth apps are multinational companies. The leading patent holders include Samsung, Phillips, and Medtronic among others.

• The patent landscape also detects the presence of many startups companies, academic institutions and developing enterprises which are in the race to develop innovative mHealth apps.

• The number of patent filings is increasing in several jurisdictions, particularly the United States, which is at the leading position in the mHealth apps segment. This rise in patent filing is impacted by the acceptability of mobile health technologies and the large population using smartphones.

What are mHealth apps?

mHealth apps are mobile device applications which are used to monitor and improve health outcomes and deliver health care services. These applications are designed to operate on mobile devices such as tablets, smartphones, and wearable devices.

mHealth apps are becoming more popular due to their vast applications, resulting in a shift in its patent landscape.

mHealth Apps Industry Growth Drivers

Increasing Integration of Technologies such as AI and Big Data is Expected to Boost the Patent Industry Growth

The advancements in mobile technology, including wearables, sensors, and connectivity are driving the innovation in mHealth apps segment. The patents are focusing on software algorithms and the integration of emerging technologies like AI, and big data for enhanced and effective functionality and user experience. For instance, in January 2020, Babylon Health, a UK-based digital health service provider company announced the development of an AI-integrated health application.

Artificial intelligence and big data analytics have been applied within m-health to provide an enhanced and effective healthcare system. Artificial intelligence is being used in multiple m-health application studies to avoid heart failures in patients. These ongoing advancements in the mHealth app segments is impacting the patent landscape significantly.

Rising Demand for Remote Healthcare Services is Expected to Propel mHealth Apps Patent Industry

The increasing demand for remote healthcare services is driving the adoption of mHealth apps, as these apps facilitate telemedicine and remote patient monitoring. The patents are focusing on technologies that ensure secure data transmission, and compliance with regulatory standards. The integration of apps with these advanced technologies contributes to the growth of the patent landscape.

mHealth Apps Patent Segmentation

The report will cover the following sections in detail

Breakup by Type

• Medical Apps 
  • Women’s Health Apps 
  • Personal Health Record Apps
  • Medication Management Apps
  • Diagnostic Apps
  • Remote Monitoring Apps
  • Disease Management Apps
  • Others

• Fitness Apps
  • Diet & Nutrition
  • Exercise & Fitness
  • Lifestyle & Stress

Breakup by Platform

• Android

• iOS

mHealth Apps Patent Segmentation Analysis

The breakup based on platform includes android and iOS. mHealth app investigations have been conducted with the chosen patent families based on the platforms to which they pertain.

The mHealth app use is on the rise and is revolutionizing the he althcare industry, with the presence of more than 65,300 mHealth apps on the Google Play Store and 54,000 on the Apple App Store by 2023. The detailed data will be provided for all specified segments classified in this report.

mHealth Apps Patent Jurisdiction Analysis

The United States is one of the leading jurisdictions for mHealth app patents, having around 200+ patents. The proactive patent filing by companies, well-established healthcare infrastructure, and strong legal framework contribute to the regional patent landscape significantly.

Patent Profile of Key Companies

Among the players with mHealth apps patent families, new entrants have been identified, which can be either established companies or startups developing their first technology in the field. Some of the major companies mentioned in this report (a non-exhaustive list) are as follows:

Apple Inc.

Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 and headquartered in the United States. The company designs, and develops computer software, consumer electronics and online services. The patented apps of Apple, ‘Walking Steadiness’, and ‘Cycle Tracking’ cover computer user interfaces relating to techniques for managing walking steadiness data.

Fitbit Inc.

Fitbit Inc., founded in 2007, and headquartered in the United States manufactures wireless-enabled and wearable fitness devices. The company holds mhealth app patents for multiple medical applications.

Other companies include Alivecor Inc., and Ims Health Inc., among others.

Reasons to Purchase this Report

The mHealth apps patent report provides information on the intellectual property (IP) position and strategy of key players. This report can help companies and players looking to enter or invest in this field by - 

• Competitive Advantage: The landscape reveals the market leaders, potential partners and innovators also makes it understandable which companies have important patents in this field of mHealth apps.
• Innovation Insights: The patent analysis reveals new innovations and technologies in mHealth apps.

• Market Positioning: Companies with strong patent portfolios gain a competitive advantage because their intellectual property assets differentiate their products. Understanding their intellectual property strategy reveals the market position of new entrants and potential barriers to entry.

• Risk Assessment: In technology-intensive fields such as mHealth apps, risks of IP infringement are common. Analyzing patent landscapes helps companies assess risk, develop mitigation strategies, and inform licensing, partnering, and acquisition decisions.

Key Questions Answered in the mHealth Apps Patent Landscape Report

• Who are the key players in the mHealth apps patent landscape?
• How is the patent portfolio distributed geographically?
• What are the emerging trends in mHealth apps patents?
• How has the patent landscape evolved over time?
• What are the strategic insights for market players and investors?
• What is the technological focus of patents in the mHealth apps industry?
• How do patent strategies impact competitive advantage?
• What are the implications of patent filings in mHealth apps?
• What are the challenges and opportunities in the mHealth apps patent landscape?
• What are the regulatory and legal considerations?
• What technological innovations have recently emerged in mHealth apps?

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