NuVasive, a San Diego-based company that makes products for minimally invasive spine surgery, said it plans to defend itself against a patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by competitor Medtronic Sofamor Danek.
Court filings contend that several NuVasive products infringe older patents held by Minneapolis-based Medtronic, the world's largest medical device firm.
The lawsuit should not disrupt NuVasive operations, said Alex Lukianov, chief executive officer.
“It is not surprising that Medtronic would attempt to intimidate NuVasive with this suit, since NuVasive represents a growing threat to Medtronic's spine business,” he said.
Medtronic spokeswoman Mary-Beth Thorsgaard said the suit involves 12 patents. “Medtronic respects the patents of others and we expect others to respect our patents,” she said.
The lawsuit should not disrupt NuVasive operations, said Alex Lukianov, chief executive officer.
“It is not surprising that Medtronic would attempt to intimidate NuVasive with this suit, since NuVasive represents a growing threat to Medtronic's spine business,” he said.
Medtronic spokeswoman Mary-Beth Thorsgaard said the suit involves 12 patents. “Medtronic respects the patents of others and we expect others to respect our patents,” she said.
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