Judge rejects request for new trial in Boston Scientific patent infringement lawsuit
Company plans to appeal ruling in denied request for new trial
Posted by E. Kiser on 07/17/08
Industry: Medical
Defendant: Boston Scientific Corp.
Plaintiff: Dr. Bruce N. Saffran
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Result:
Source: “Boston Scientific loses bid for new patent trial,” Boston.com, July 9, 2008
Industry: Medical
Defendant: Boston Scientific Corp.
Plaintiff: Dr. Bruce N. Saffran
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Result:
Source: “Boston Scientific loses bid for new patent trial,” Boston.com, July 9, 2008
On July 9, 2008, Boston Scientific Corporation’s request for a new trial in a patent infringement lawsuit was denied and the $501 million verdict stands.
In February 2008, a jury awarded Saffran $501 million in damages from Boston Scientific’s sale of its heart stents, found to be infringing on Saffran’s patented technology. Boston Scientific plans to appeal the judge’s ruling.
