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Sight Sciences wins $34M patent verdict against Alcon over Hydrus Microstent
Sight Sciences, Inc.
- Jury found Alcon willfully infringed three Sight Sciences patents (U.S. 8,287,482, 9,370,443, 11,389,328) related to Hydrus Microstent.
- Verdict awards $34M: $5.5M lost profits + $28.5M royalties for sales from commercial launch through trial.
- Verdict subject to appeal; judge may later enhance damages for willfulness.
- Case filed September 2021 in U.S. District Court for Delaware; trial lasted five days.