Judge, In 'Difficult Position,' OKs Rare Patent Defense

By Elliot Weld · May 7, 2026, 7:57 PM EDT

A Massachusetts federal judge found himself in what he said was a "difficult position" in allowing an unusual defense to be advanced in a patent infringement case related to blood pumps...

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Case Information

Case Title

Maquet Cardiovascular LLC v. Abiomed Inc. et al

Case Number

1:17-cv-12311

Court

Massachusetts

Nature of Suit

Patent

Date Filed

November 22, 2017