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This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-Q filed May 10, 2006.
Array multifocal intraocular lens infringes the patent. He is
seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The trial in this matter is
scheduled to begin on November 6, 2006.
On August 8, 2005, Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd and Alcon Laboratories, Inc. filed a complaint against us in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,921,477 (relating to a surgical irrigation and aspiration system with a dampening device); 5,199,943 (relating to an ultrasonic surgical handpiece); 5,188,589 (relating to a textured sleeve in a phacoemulsification handpiece); and 5,876,016 and 6,109,572 (both of which relate to an apparatus and method to elevate an infusion source in an ophthalmic surgical procedure). Alcon alleged that we infringe these patents in the course of selling our phacoemulsification systems or accessories, and is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The trial in this matter is scheduled to begin on August 14, 2006.
On September 13, 2005, Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd. filed a complaint against us in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S Patent No. 5,273,056 relating to the use of a combination of viscoelastics during ophthalmic surgery. Alcon alleged that we infringed, contributorily infringed, and/or induced infringement of this patent, and is seeking damages and a permanent injunction.
We do not believe, based on current knowledge, that any of the foregoing legal proceedings or claims are likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, we may incur substantial expenses in defending against third party claims. In the event of a determination adverse to us or our subsidiaries, we may incur substantial monetary liability, and be required to change our business practices. Either of these could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
While we are involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, we are not currently aware of any other actions against us or Allergan relating to the optical medical device
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business that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. We may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause us to incur significant expenses or prevent us from selling our products. We operate in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against us in the future arising out of events not known to us at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement effecting our spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify us against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and we agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.
This excerpt taken from the EYE 10-K filed Mar 14, 2006. Array multifocal intraocular lens
infringes the patent. He is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The
trial in this matter is scheduled to begin on November 6, 2006.
On August 8, 2005, Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd and Alcon Laboratories, Inc. filed a complaint against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,921,477 (relating to a surgical irrigation and aspiration system with a dampening device); 5,199,943 (relating to an ultrasonic surgical handpiece); 5,188,589 (relating to a textured sleeve in a phacoemulsification handpiece); and 5,876,016 and 6,109,572 (both of which relate to an apparatus and method to elevate an infusion source in an ophthalmic surgical procedure). Alcon alleged that the Company infringed these patents in the course of selling the Companys phacoemulsification systems or accessories, and is seeking damages and a permanent injunction. The trial in this matter is scheduled to begin on August 14, 2006.
On September 13, 2005, Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd. filed a complaint against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, for infringement of U.S Patent No. 5,273,056 relating to the use of a combination of viscoelastics during ophthalmic surgery. Alcon alleged that the Company infringed, contributorily infringed, and/or induced infringement of this patent, and is seeking damages and a permanent injunction.
The Company does not believe, based on current knowledge, that any of the foregoing legal proceedings or claims are likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against third party claims. In the event of a determination adverse to the Company or its subsidiaries, the Company may incur substantial monetary liability, and be required to change its business practices. Either of these could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
While the Company is involved from time to time in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including product liability claims, the Company is not currently aware of any other actions against AMO or Allergan relating to the optical medical device business that the Company believes would have a material adverse effect on the Companys business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may be subject to future litigation and infringement claims, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from selling its products. The Company operates in an industry susceptible to significant product liability claims. Product liability claims may be asserted against AMO in the future arising out of events not known to the Company at the present time. Under the terms of the contribution and distribution agreement affecting the spin-off, Allergan agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify AMO against, all current and future litigation relating to its retained businesses and the Company agreed to assume responsibility for, and to indemnify Allergan against, all current and future litigation related to the optical medical device business.
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