Braun unit sued for infringing hospital’s patents for artificial joints

A unit belonging to German company Braun has allegedly infringed five patents relating to artificial joints for knee and hip replacements, according to a complaint filed by the Orthopaedic Institute for Children.

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Braun unit sued for infringing hospital’s patents for artificial joints

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