5 things to know about Spineology’s suit against Wright Medical

Spineology sued Wright Medical Technology, alleging the company’s percutaneous expandable reamer infringed on an existing patent, according to a JDSUPRA Business Advisor report.

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Here are five things to know:

 

1. Spineology alleges Wright Medical’s X-REAM percutaneous expandable reamer infringes on its “Expandable Reamer” patent.

 

2. In 2006, Spineology sold 50 of its expandable reamers to Wright Medical but didn’t include a license to the patent in the sale.

 

3. The patent for the “Expandable Reamer” was reissued to Spineology in September 2011.

 

4. Last year Spineology sent a cease-and-desist letter asking Wright Medical to stop selling the X-REAM.

 

5. Wright Medical did not stop selling the X-REAM, and Spineology then filed suit.

 

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