Staar Surgical Co.Staar Surgical Co. Parties: Staar Surgical Co., Monrovia and Allergan Inc. Value: NA Nature of contract: Staar Surgical Co. and Allergan Inc. announced a cross-licensing agreement on various patents and technology owned by both companies regarding certain intraocular lenses Intraocular lens Lens made of silicone or plastic placed within the eye; can be corrective. Mentioned in: Cataract Surgery . The agreement is a result of litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. between the two companies involving a patent covering a surgical method for implanting these lenses during cataract surgery Cataract Surgery Definition Cataract surgery is a procedure performed to remove a cloudy lens from the eye; usually an intraocular lens is implanted at the same time. Purpose The purpose of cataract surgery is to restore clear vision. . Staar Surgical Co. develops, manufactures and markets products for small incision incision /in·ci·sion/ (in-sizh´un) 1. a cut or a wound made by cutting with a sharp instrument.incis´ional 2. the act of cutting. in·ci·sion n. 1. surgery. Allergan Inc. is a health care company concentrating on products for the eyes. Duration: NA |
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