Medtronic to Pay $1.35 Billion to Inventor
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The medical device maker Medtronic has settled patent litigation with inventor Dr. Gary K. Michelson and his company Karlin Technology by agreeing to pay $1.35 billion in exchange for settling the lawsuit, acquiring the patents, and owning the rights to future inventions.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2005
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Syringe Manufacturer Settles Claim of Market Manipulation
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Syringe manufacturer Retractable Technologies agrees to a settlement of $100 million in its antitrust suit against competitor Becton Dickinson & Company.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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WIDE U.S. INQUIRY INTO PURCHASING FOR HEALTH CARE
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The Justice Department has started to investigate the medical supplies industry for possible overcharging of Medicare and other public health programs.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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