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Could Patent Expirations Be a Chink in Intuitive Surgical’s Armor? | MD+DI

August 25, 2016  | Josue A. Villalta

Partner Josué Villalta authored “Could Patent Expirations Be a Chink in Intuitive Surgical’s Armor?” published in MD+DI. Josué discussed how several of the surgical robotics company’s patents are set to expire at the end of the year, which could open the door to even more competition.

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Josue A. Villalta
Partner
Los Angeles
josue.villalta@knobbe.com
310-551-3450

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