Hologic Mammography System Accused of Infringing USF Patent

The University of South Florida Research Foundation said a Hologic mammography system infringes its patent for a workstation that displays and manipulates digitized mammograms and their images.

• USFRF is seeking cash compensation and an order blocking further unauthorized use of its inventions, according to complaint filed Wednesday in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware
• Patent “represents substantial advancements in medical technology as it contributes to improved cancer diagnoses through early observing techniques,” complaint says
• The suit targets the SecurView DX Mammography System, complaint says
• USFRF sent a letter to Hologic’s CEO in December 2017 detailing the alleged infringement, according to complaint...