Arthrocare v. Smith & Nephew
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Patent infringement suit filed July 25 in Delaware state court alleges S&N's Dyonics Control RF bipolar arthroscopic radiofrequency surgical system infringes at least four Arthrocare patents related to the firm's Coblation surgical arthroscopy technology. The suit seeks an injunction against sales as well as treble damages. The Dyonics device was launched July 16