Medtronic plc and DaVita Inc. are joining forces to form a new, independent medical device company to provide enhanced kidney health care. The new company will focus on making different dialysis treatments more accessible to...more
On December 13, Baxter International Inc. (“Baxter”) announced the completion of one of the biggest medtech acquisitions of 2021, acquiring Hillrom (a global medical equipment maker headquartered in Chicago) for a purchase...more
Can certain specific medical device details remain company know-how or protected trade secrets even if patents are pursued on the medical device? Consider the Seventh Circuit’s commentary in its August 9, 2021 decision...more