PONS, a leader in ultrasound imaging technology integrated with AI-driven characterization features, has been recognized as one of the top nine companies worldwide to receive the WIPO Global Award from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This prestigious award celebrates PONS's commitment to innovation and robust intellectual property (IP) foundations.
The WIPO Global Awards honor small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have achieved commercial success and innovation through strategic use of IP rights. PONS's groundbreaking approach to making ultrasound imaging accessible and affordable addresses one of healthcare's most pressing issues: the limited availability of diverse data on disease progress, which hampers medical imaging accessibility in rural and low-income communities.
Soner Hacihaliloglu, Founder & CEO of PONS, expressed his excitement: "We are thrilled to receive this prestigious accolade from the WIPO. 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."
Marcelo Di Pietro, Director of WIPO Awards, emphasized the significance of the recognition: "The WIPO Global Awards acknowledge the pivotal role that SMEs like PONS play in catalyzing innovation and fuelling economic growth. 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."
PONS develops artificial intelligence models to enhance ultrasound imaging, revealing visual insights that are invisible on conventional devices. Their deep learning algorithms improve disease risk assessment outside hospital settings. The company's patented image enhancement system elevates basic ultrasound images to expert-level scan resolution, tissue contrast, and noise reduction without the need for expensive new hardware. This innovation significantly amplifies the power of ultrasound for early disease detection and preventive screening on a global scale.
The WIPO Global Awards, presented by the World Intellectual Property Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations, recognize SMEs that have successfully utilized IP rights to drive innovation and commercial success. PONS's achievement underscores the critical role of intellectual property in fostering advancements that have broad societal impacts.
