Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc. et al, No. 2:15-cv-01047 (E.D. Tex. Dec. 5, 2016)

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Before the Court is Defendants Smith & Nephew, Inc. and Arthrocare Corporation’s (collectively “Smith & Nephew”) Motion for summary judgment of noninfringement with respect to U.S. Patent No. 9,179,907 (“the ’907 patent”). Dkt. 185. To assist Arthrex in narrowing its case for trial, the Court previously entered a short Order indicating that Smith & Nephew’s Motion would be denied , and that an additional Order would follow . Dkt. 262. This Memorandum Opinion and Order explains the reasons for the denial. I.