WIPO Honours PONS with Global Accolade for Innovation and IP Excellence

    GENEVA, July 22, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- PONS, a company pioneering ultrasound imaging by an integrated navigation and image enhancement with AI-driven characterization features for mobile ultrasound technology, has been chosen as one of the top nine companies globally to receive the esteemed WIPO Global Award from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This prestigious prize acknowledges PONS's dedication to innovation and serves to recognize the company's robust intellectual property (IP) foundations.

The WIPO Global Awards spotlight the achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have achieved commercial success and innovation by strategically utilizing IP rights. PONS's inventive approach to making ultrasound imaging accessible and affordable for all and IP protection has enabled the creation of technologies that address the pressing biggest problem in healthcare which is the limited amount of diverse data available on disease progress resulting in accessibility to medical imaging challenges in rural and low-income communities, earning the company this distinguished honor.

"We are thrilled to receive this prestigious accolade from the WIPO," said Soner Hacihaliloglu, Founder & CEO of PONS. "Our team's unwavering commitment to advancing Healthcare through cutting-edge technologies and our robust IP strategy has played pivotal roles in driving our company's growth and achievements. This award validates our efforts and underscores our pride in belonging to a community that values the critical role of IP rights in driving innovation."

"The WIPO Global Awards acknowledge the pivotal role that SMEs like PONS play in catalyzing innovation and fuelling economic growth," said Mr. Marcelo Di Pietro, Director of WIPO Awards. "PONS's success stands as a powerful testament to how leveraging IP rights can lead to both commercial success and transformative societal impact. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to PONS on this well-deserved award and we eagerly anticipate their continued contributions to the digital health industry."

About PONS
PONS develops artificial intelligence models to enhance ultrasound imaging, unveiling visual insights invisible on conventional devices. Our deep learning algorithms elevate risk assessment of disease progress outside the hospital settings. Our patented image enhancement system increases basic ultrasound images to provide expert-level scan resolution, tissue contrast, and noise reduction without requiring expensive new hardware. This amplifies ultrasound's power for early disease detection and preventive screening globally.

About the WIPO Global Awards
The WIPO Global Awards recognize small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have successfully leveraged IP rights to drive innovation and commercial success. The awards are presented by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations.

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