Acuvue Oasys - patent problems?

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y_p_w - 02 Aug 2005 04:10 GMT

Nobody responded the first time around. Will the Acuvue Oasys go
on sale in the US? Apparently Ciba is claiming patent infringement
and asked for a temporary restraining order against the manufacture,
distribution, and sale of the Acuvue Oasys lens.

<http://www.clspectrum.com/cls_breakingnews.aspx?tm=7/17/2005>

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William Stacy - 02 Aug 2005 05:37 GMT

My guess is that it will go on as planned, with trial lenses hitting our
offices (those of us who are "biting" the pre-release hype), in a couple
of weeks. Salable lenses are expected at the same time, as I think they
will be in the box with the trial lenses. Unless Ciba wins an
injuction, which could happen, or not, without warning...

w.stacy, o.d.

> Nobody responded the first time around. Will the Acuvue Oasys go
> on sale in the US? Apparently Ciba is claiming patent infringement
> and asked for a temporary restraining order against the manufacture,
> distribution, and sale of the Acuvue Oasys lens.
>
> <http://www.clspectrum.com/cls_breakingnews.aspx?tm=7/17/2005>

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Dr. Leukoma - 02 Aug 2005 12:47 GMT

> My guess is that it will go on as planned, with trial lenses hitting our
> offices (those of us who are "biting" the pre-release hype),

C'mon now, Dr. Stacy. Look at this as a great opportunity to replace
your "old" lenses (like Focus 1-2 Weeks) with "new" technology.

I've already put in my stock order.

DrG

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William Stacy - 02 Aug 2005 15:47 GMT

I never said I didn't bite.

w.stacy, o.d.

>>My guess is that it will go on as planned, with trial lenses hitting our
>>offices (those of us who are "biting" the pre-release hype),
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> DrG

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