Speaking engagements & Seminars
As a specialist lawyer for medical device law, product liability, and compliance, Matthias Mock is a regular speaker at industry conferences and educational institutions. The following overview presents his talks and seminars in 2026 and highlights the breadth of his expertise across regulatory, liability, and compliance topics in the MedTech sector.
March 2026
regularia Tuttlingen
QSV International – US QMSR Harmonization: Benefits, Risks & Practical Pitfalls
03 March 2026 – Blue Stage
This session provides an overview of the harmonization of the US Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) with ISO 13485. It highlights opportunities for manufacturers, identifies common implementation risks, and outlines practical strategies to ensure regulatory compliance.
PLD Meets MDR: New Product Liability and Strategies for Digital Medical Devices
03 March 2026 – Green stage
This talk examines the new Product Liability Directive (PLD), its interaction with the MDR, and the implications for digital and software‑based medical devices. It offers strategic guidance for documentation, risk management, and technical compliance.
April 2026
VHS Tuttlingen
The VHS-events are events organized by the Volkshochschule (Adult Education Center) of the City and District of Tuttlingen. Registration is handled through the Volkshochschule.
Contracting in English
16.04.2026
An English‑language intensive seminar for executives and business development professionals in the MedTech industry. The course covers contract structure, key terminology, typical clauses, negotiation strategies, and risk identification in international agreements.
Legal Duties for Medical Device Consultants – Basic Course under § 83 MPDG (with Certificate)
24.04.2026
To work as a Medical Device Consultant and provide legally compliant advice or user instruction, § 83 MPDG requires proof of specific regulatory knowledge. This basic course provides the essential, product‑independent legal foundation needed for this role. Led by attorney Matthias Mock, the seminar focuses exclusively on the legal duties and responsibilities under § 83 MPDG; product‑specific training must be provided by the respective manufacturer.
Key Topics
- MDR, IVDR and the German MPDG
- Rights, duties and responsibilities under § 83 MPDG
- Placing on the market, classification and labelling
- Market surveillance, vigilance and reporting obligations
- Operator obligations and interaction with users
- Compliance & ethics (incl. HWG)
- Documentation duties and day‑to‑day conduct
July 2026
VHS Tuttlingen
Legal Responsibility & Compliance for Executives in the MedTech Industry
09.07.2026
A compact seminar for managing directors and senior leaders. Topics include organisational and supervisory duties, delegation and documentation, product safety, and key compliance areas such as HWG, anti‑corruption rules and data protection. The course aims to raise awareness of liability risks and provide practical guidance for building a legally sound compliance framework.
Areas of Expertise
- Product liability & product safety
- Compliance management in MedTech companies
- Contract law & international contracting
- Duties of Medical Device Consultants
- Executive liability & organisational responsibility