A last-minute settlement has halted the second patent litigation involving a particular female external catheter, due to face a jury trial in Wilmington. The legal battle, which had been provoked by rivalry between two unnamed corporations, was unexpectedly resolved on Tuesday when both parties agreed to end their dispute.
With the number of patent cases continually on the rise, this case highlights the unpredictable nature of such disputes – and the possibility of settlement, even at the eleventh hour. The specific terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.
For further details regarding this settlement and the halted trial, you are encouraged to read the original report on Law360.