Petition for Inter Partes Review by HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc. et al. of Confluent Surgical, Inc. et al.’s U.S. Patent No. 8,876,021 (Inter Partes Review Instituted)
Defendant: Confluent Surgical, Inc. et al.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 29, 2018
Docket: IPR2018-01099
Judge: Administrative Patent Judge Linda E. Horner
May 21, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
November 27, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review Instituted
- US Patent No. 8,876,021 [1 MB]
Silicone spray tip
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2018-01099 [3 MB]
- Decision Instituting Inter Partes Review, IPR2018-01099 [1 MB]
Boston Scientific Corp et al v. Micro-Tech Endoscopy USA Inc. et al (new lawsuit filed)
Defendant: MIcro-Tech Endoscopy USA Inc. et al
Court: D. Del.
Date: Nov 27, 2018
Docket: 1-99-cv-de504
Boston Scientific Corporation and Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. have sued Micro-Tech Endoscopy USA Inc., Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., and Henry Schein Inc. in the District of Delaware for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,980,725 (“Through the scope tension member release clip); 7,094,245 (“Device and method for through the scope endoscopic hemostatic clipping”); and 8,974,371 (“Through the scope tension member release clip”). Boston Scientific accuses the SureClip, SureClip MINI, and SureClip PLUS Hemostatis Clips of infringement.
- Complaint (DED-1-99-cv-de504-1) [194 KB]
- U..S Pat. 7,094,245 [1 MB]
- U.S. Pat. 8,974,371 [1 MB]
- U.S. Pat. 9,980,725 [2 MB]
FlexStent, LLC v. Abbott Labs., Corp. et al (new lawsuit filed)
Defendant: Abbott Labs., Corp et al
Court: C.D. Cal.
Date: Nov 27, 2018
Docket: 5-18-cv-02479
FlexStent, LLC has sued Abbott Laboratories, Corp; Abbot Vascular, Inc.; Abbot Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.; and Abbot Vascular Solutions, Inc. in the Central District of California for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,187,035 (“Vascular stent”). FlexStent accuses Abbott’s “Xience” line of drug-eluting stents of infringement.
- Complaint (CACD-5-18-cv-02479-1) [506 KB]
- U.S. Pat. 6,187,035 [436 KB]
Karl Storz Endoscopy-Am., Inc. v. Integrated Medical Sys. Int’l, Inc. (amended complaint)
Defendant: Integrated Medical Systems International Inc.
Court: N.D. AL.
Date: Nov 26, 2018
Docket: 2-12-cv-02716
Judge: Cheif Judge Karon O'Bowdre
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. has amended its complaint against Integrated Medical Systems International, Inc. in the Northern District of Alabama to additionally allege infringement of RE47044 (“Endoscope and method for assembling components of an optical system”).
Petition for Inter Partes Review by Cook Group Inc. of Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 8,974,371 (Final Written Decision)
Defendant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 20, 2018
Docket: IPR2017-00135
Judge: Administrative Patent Judge Robert L Kinder
October 27, 2016 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
May 16, 2017 — Petition granted in part and denied in part; Inter Partes Review Instituted
November 15, 2018 — Final Written Decision finding claims 1, 3–5, and 10 unpatentable and claims 7, 11–15, and 17 not unpatentable
- U.S. Patent No. 8,974,371 [2 MB]
Through the scope tension member release clip
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00135 [3 MB]
- Decision Instituting Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00135 [380 KB]
- Final Written Decision, IPR2017-00135 [862 KB]
Petitions for Inter Partes Review by Cook Group Inc. of Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 8,685,048 (Final Written Decision)
Defendant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 20, 2018
Docket: IPR2017-00131; IPR2017-00132
Judge: Administrative Patent Judge James A. Tartal
October 27, 2016 — Petitions for Inter Partes Review filed
May 15, 2017 — Petition (IPR2017-00131) for Inter Partes Review denied
May 15, 2017 — Petition (IPR2017-00132) granted in part and denied in part; Inter Partes Review Instituted
November 14, 2018 — Final Written Decision (IPR2017-00132) finding claims 29 and 30 unpatentable and claims 1–3 and 5–14 not unpatentable
- U.S. Patent No. 8,685,048 [2 MB]
Device and method for through the scope endoscopic hemostatic clipping
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00131 [2 MB]
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00132 [2 MB]
- Decision Denying Institution of Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00131 [179 KB]
- Decision Instituting Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00132 [189 KB]
- Final Written Decision, IPR2017-00132 [736 KB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by Symmetry Surgical, Inc. et al of Teleflex Medical Incorporated’s U.S. Patent No. 6,863,675
Defendant: Teleflex Medical Incorporated
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 13, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00257
November 9, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 6,863,675 [1 MB]
Ligating clip with integral penetrating hook
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00257 [2 MB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by Sandbox Medical, LLC of Neotech Products LLC’s U.S. Patent No. 6,958,050
Defendant: Neotech Products LLC
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 13, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00246
November 9, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 6,958,050 [676 KB]
Nasal/oral aspiration device
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00246 [3 MB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by Cook Incorporated et al. of Medtronic, Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 6,306,141
Defendant: Medtronic, Inc.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Boar
Date: Nov 13, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00123
November 9, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 6,306,141 [2 MB]
Medical devices incorporating SIM alloy elements
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00123 [2 MB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by CR Bard, Inc. et al. of Medline Industries, Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 9,808,596
Defendant: Medline Industries, Inc.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 08, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00223
November 7, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 9,808,596 [1 MB]
Catheter tray, packaging system, and associated methods
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00223 [6 MB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by CR Bard, Inc. et al. of Medline Industries, Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 9,808,400
Defendant: Medline Industries, Inc.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 08, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00208
November 7, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 9,808,400 [1 MB]
Catheter tray, packaging system, and associated methods
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00208 [5 MB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by 3Shape A/S et al. of Align Technology, Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 7,112,065
Defendant: Align Technology, Inc.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 08, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00132
November 7, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 7,112,065 [721 KB]
Method for defining a finish line of a dental prosthesis
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00132 [2 MB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by Repro-Med Systems, Inc. of EMED Technologies Corporation’s U.S. Patent No. 9,808,576 (Inter Partes Review Denied)
Defendant: EMED Technologies Corporation
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 06, 2018
Docket: IPR2018-00981
Judge: Administrative Patent Judge James J. Mayberry
May 3, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
November 2, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review Denied
- US Patent No. 9,808,576 [2 MB]
Devices and methods for protecting a user from a sharp tip of a medical needle
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2018-00981 [2 MB]
- Decision Denying Institution of Inter Partes Review, IPR2018-00981 [786 KB]
Petitions for Inter Partes Review by Cook Group Inc. of Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 8,709,027 (Final Written Decision)
Defendant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Nov 06, 2018
Docket: IPR2017-00133; IPR2017-00134
Judge: Administrative Patent Judge James T. Moore
October 27, 2016 — Petitions for Inter Partes Review filed
May 3, 2017 – Petition (IPR2017-00133) granted in part and denied in part; Inter Partes Review Instituted (IPR2017-00133)
May 3, 2017 – Petition (IPR2017-00134) granted in part and denied in part; Inter Partes Review Instituted (IPR2017-00134)
November 3, 2018 — Final Written Decision (IPR2017-00133) finding claims 1–3 and 7–12 unpatentable and claims 4–6 and 13–20 not unpatentable
November 3, 2018 — Final Written Decision (IPR2017-00134) finding claims 1–3, 7–14, and 16–19 unpatentable and claims 4–6, 15, and 20 not unpatentable
- U.S. Patent No. 8,709,027 [2 MB]
Device and method for through the scope endoscopic hemostatic clipping
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00133 [2 MB]
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00134 [2 MB]
- Decision Instituting Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00133 [204 KB]
- Decision Instituting Inter Partes Review, IPR2017-00134 [436 KB]
- Final Written Decision, IPR2017-00133 [1 MB]
- Final Written Decision, IPR2017-00134 [1 MB]
Alfred E. Mann Found. v. Cochlear Corp. et al. (JMOL, Damages, Willfulness)
Defendant: Cochlear Corp. et al.
Court: C.D. Cal.
Date: Nov 06, 2018
Docket: CV 07-8108
Judge: Judge Fernando M. Olguin
The Court denied Cochlear’s motion for judgment as a matter of law as to non-infringement. The Court denied Cochlear’s motion for a new trial on damages. The Court granted Alfred E. Mann Foundation’s motions for supplemental damages and enhanced damages. The Court then doubled the damages.
- CACD-2-07-cv-08108-634 [1 MB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by CR Bard, Inc. et al. of Medline Industries, Inc.’s U.S. Patent No. 9,795,761
Defendant: Medline Industries, Inc.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Oct 31, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00109
October 24, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 9,795,761 [1,021 KB]
Medical kit, packaging system, instruction insert, and associated methods
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00109 [5 MB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by Abbott Laboratories et al. of Cardinal Health Switzerland 515 GmbH’s U.S. Patent No. 6,699,278
Defendant: Cardinal Health Switzerland 515 GmbH
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Oct 22, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00098
October 9, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 6,699,278 [1 MB]
Stent with optimal strength and radiopacity characteristics
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00098 [4 MB]
Best medical Int’l, Inc. v. Elekta AB et al. (new lawsuit filed)
Defendant: Elekta AB et al
Court: D. Del.
Date: Oct 17, 2018
Docket: 1-18-cv-01600
Best Medical Int’l, Inc. has sued Elekta AB, Elekta Holdings US, Inc., Elekta Ltd, Elekta, Inc. (collectively “Elekta”) and IMPAC Medical Systems (collectively with Elekta, “Defendants”) for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,038,283 (“Planning method and apparatus for radiation dosimetry”); 6,393,096 (“Planning method and apparatus for radiation dosimetry”); and 7,266,175 (“Planning method for radiation therapy”) in the District of Delaware. Best Medical Accuses Defendants’ linear accelerators of infringement, including the Precise Treatment System™, Versa HD™, Elekta Infinity™, Elekta Synergy®, and Elekta Compact™, in conjunction with Elekta’s Monaco® treatment planning system.
- Complaint [344 KB]
Best Medical Int’l, Inc. v. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. et al (new lawsuit filed)
Defendant: Varian Medical Systems, Inc. et al
Court: D. Del.
Date: Oct 17, 2018
Docket: 1-99-cv-de280
Best Medical Int’l, Inc. has sued Varian Medical Systems, Inc. and Varian Medical Systems Int’l AG (collectively “Varian”) for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,038,283 (“Planning method and apparatus for radiation dosimetry”); 6,393,096 (“Planning method and apparatus for radiation dosimetry”); 7,015,490 (“Method and appartus for optimization of collimator angles in intensity modulated radiation therapy treatment”); and 7,266,175 (“Planning method for radiation therapy”) in the District of Delaware. Best Medical accuses Varian’s Clinac® linear accelerator, Clinac® iX linear accelerator System, VitalBeam® Radiotherapy System, Trilogy® System, TrueBeam® Radiotherapy System, and Halcyon™ Radiotherapy System, in conjunction with at least Varian’s Eclipse™ Treatment Planning System and/or RapidPlan™ Knowledge-Based Planning System and/or Varian’s RapidArc® Planning System of infringement.
- Complaint [450 KB]
Petition for Inter Partes Review by Medtronic, Inc. et al. of Board of Regents, the University of Texas System et al.’s U.S. Patent No. 7,033,603
Defendant: Board of Regents, the University of Texas System et al.
Court: Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Date: Oct 10, 2018
Docket: IPR2019-00038
October 9, 2018 — Petition for Inter Partes Review filed
- US Patent No. 7,033,603 [2 MB]
Drug releasing biodegradable fiber for delivery of therapeutics
- Petition for Inter Partes Review, IPR2019-00038 [1,013 KB]