Mar 27 2010
In the most recent development concerning Pressure Products’ patent infringement case against Greatbatch Medical’s valved, peelable introducer product line, The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed the rulings of United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas that Pressure Products’ patents are valid and enforceable. In a split decision, the Federal Circuit remanded the case to the District Court for further proceedings concerning Greatbatch’s infringement of Pressure Products’ patents.
“Moreover, despite the majority opinion in the split decision, we are pleased that Judge Newman agreed with our position. Therefore, we will be proceeding according to the Federal Circuit’s Order to enforce our patents against Greatbatch in the District Court.”
“We are pleased that the Federal Circuit has affirmed the validity of Pressure Products’ patents,” said Dr. Paul Kurth, President of Pressure Products. “Moreover, despite the majority opinion in the split decision, we are pleased that Judge Newman agreed with our position. Therefore, we will be proceeding according to the Federal Circuit’s Order to enforce our patents against Greatbatch in the District Court.”