Synthes/Globus Patent Feud Resumes (written by Walt Eiersner @ OTW)
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Synthes USA, LLC is suing Globus Medical, Inc. again.
The latest suit is after Globus paid Synthes $13.5 million in 2007 to settle allegedly infringement claims. This time Synthes is suing Globus over U.S. Patents '207, '616 and '076.
The '207 patent, issued in December 2010, the '616 patent issued in January 2011 and the '076 patent also issued in January 2011, are entitled "Intervertebral Implant." Synthes claims the patents cover the following Globus pr...