Abbott and Medtronic
put to rest IP quarrel
Abbott has announced a settlement with Medtronic resolving all outstanding intellectual property litigation between the two parties. The terms of the settlement include a payment of $400 million to Abbott by Medtronic and a mutual agreement not to pursue additional litigation on current and future vascular products, subject to specific conditions and time limits.
Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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