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Patent Activity Confirms Market

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Robert C. Pini

Two companies that make excimer laser systems for surgical vision correction, Visx Inc. of Santa Clara and Nidek Inc., have aggressively drawn battle lines in a dispute over patent and trade claims. Nidek fired the latest salvo, filing a complaint in California District Court alleging that Visx engaged in anti-competitive and monopolistic activities in marketing its systems. Besides relief from the alleged practices, the complaint seeks treble damages, and punitive and exemplary damages. In February, Visx filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission to prevent Nidek,...Read full article

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