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Sight Sciences wins patent case vs Alcon; awarded $55.4M damages + ongoing royalty
Sight Sciences, Inc.
- Final judgment in Sight Sciences' patent infringement case against Alcon for Hydrus Microstent.
- Award totals $55.4M: $34.0M past damages, $14.7M supplemental, $6.8M interest through April 17, 2026.
- Ongoing royalty of 10% of Hydrus revenue through expiration of last patent.
- Judgment is subject to appeal; Alcon's ex parte reexamination proceedings could affect collection.
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