Elekta states that Varian claims lack merit
STOCKHOLM, September 29, 2015 - Varian Medical Systems filed civil lawsuits and made a request that the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) initiate a patent infringement proceeding against Elekta on September 25, 2015. Elekta states that the claims have no merit and will defend itself vigorously.Elekta president and CEO Tomas Puusepp said: “We do not foresee any material business impact as a result of these claims. They are apparently part of Varian’s legal strategy against a lawsuit from William Beaumont Hospital and Elekta Ltd. earlier this year.”On June 16, 2015,