Radiation oncology firm Elekta said it will defend itself vigorously against recent legal claims initiated by Varian Medical Systems.
Varian has filed civil lawsuits and requested on September 25 that the U.S. International Trade Commission initiate a patent infringement proceeding against Elekta, according to the Swedish firm. Elekta said the claims have no merit and that it does not foresee any material business impact as a result of these claims.
In a statement, Elekta President and CEO Tomas Puusepp said the claims are apparently part of Varian's legal strategy against a lawsuit by William Beaumont Hospital and Elekta earlier this year.
