Sam Brusco, Associate Editor03.29.22
Hallux valgus (bunion) surgical treatment firm Treace Medical Concepts has filed a lawsuit in Arizona against Fusion Orthopedics.
Treace alleges multiple patent infringements related to its Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction system as well as copyright infringement, trademark rights infringement, and unfair competition.
Treace is seeking injunctive relief and damages.
“Treace’s Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction system is the gold standard for the surgical treatment of bunions,” John T. Treace, CEO, founder and board member of Treace told the press. “Since inception, we have made important investments in developing our pioneering technology, in partnership with surgeons, which has led to improvements in the lives of thousands of bunion patients. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as Patent Offices around the globe, have recognized our innovative work and have granted us dozens of patents on these technologies. We have also secured trademarks to prevent others from capitalizing on Treace’s reputation and copyrights to protect improper copying of our work.”
“Our intellectual property is a critical component in advancing bunion patient care,” Treace added. “We remain committed to protecting our proprietary technology and intellectual property, which drives our ability to continue to innovate solutions that benefit patients.”
Treace alleges multiple patent infringements related to its Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction system as well as copyright infringement, trademark rights infringement, and unfair competition.
Treace is seeking injunctive relief and damages.
“Treace’s Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction system is the gold standard for the surgical treatment of bunions,” John T. Treace, CEO, founder and board member of Treace told the press. “Since inception, we have made important investments in developing our pioneering technology, in partnership with surgeons, which has led to improvements in the lives of thousands of bunion patients. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as Patent Offices around the globe, have recognized our innovative work and have granted us dozens of patents on these technologies. We have also secured trademarks to prevent others from capitalizing on Treace’s reputation and copyrights to protect improper copying of our work.”
“Our intellectual property is a critical component in advancing bunion patient care,” Treace added. “We remain committed to protecting our proprietary technology and intellectual property, which drives our ability to continue to innovate solutions that benefit patients.”