CGM Patent-infringement Suits: Dexcom Sues Abbott; Abbott Sues Dexcom
It has recently been observed that Dexcom filed a patent-infringement suit against Abbott for the sensors used in its Libre CGM. Subsequently, Abbott filed a suit claiming Dexcom is infringing on 12 patents. Of note, the two complaints were filed in separate courts with Dexcom filing its complaint on June 30, 2021 in US District Court for the Western District of Texas (Waco) and Abbott filing in the US District Court, District of Delaware (Wilmington) on July 1, 2021. Below, FENIX provides a summary of the filings and thoughts on the lawsuits.