Johnson & Johnson sues Hologic over biopsy patents:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, has filed a complaint against Hologic's Suros Surgical Systems for allegedly infringing four Ethicon patents related to breast biopsy technology. In a SEC filing, Hologic said that the suit involves certain ATEC systems developed and sold by Suros. J&J is seeking to stop Hologic from infringing the patents, as well as the recovery of damages and costs resulting from the alleged infringement.