Smith & Nephew Incorporated et al v. Arthrex, Incorporated

  1. March 18, 2015

    Fed. Circ. Upholds Smith & Nephew's $95M Suture Patent Win

    The Federal Circuit on Wednesday affirmed a lower court's ruling that Arthrex Inc. must pay rival Smith & Nephew Inc. $95 million for infringing a patent for surgical suture methods, rejecting Arthrex's argument that it should get a new chance to show the patent is invalid.

  2. December 19, 2011

    Smith & Nephew's $85M Win Axed In Suture Anchor IP Row

    An Oregon federal judge on Friday overturned an $85 million jury verdict against Arthrex Inc., wiping out a win for Smith & Nephew Inc. in a long-running patent infringement fight over suture anchors used to reattach damaged tissue and bone.

  3. June 23, 2011

    Smith & Nephew Wins $85M IP Verdict Against Arthrex

    Smith & Nephew Inc. said Thursday that a federal jury in Oregon awarded it $85 million in its lawsuit against rival medical device maker Arthrex Inc. over a patent covering suture anchors used to reattach damaged tissue and bone, but Arthrex vowed to appeal.

Hello! I'm Law360's automated support bot.

How can I help you today?

For example, you can type:
  • I forgot my password
  • I took a free trial but didn't get a verification email
  • How do I sign up for a newsletter?
Ask a question!