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Ravgen Sues Natera Over Cell-Free DNA Genetic Testing Patents

Jun 02, 2020
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NEW YORK – Noninvasive prenatal diagnostics firm Ravgen has sued Natera for alleged infringement of two of its patents around cell-free DNA testing for genetic disorders.

In its complaint, filed on Monday in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas Waco Division, the Columbia, Maryland-based company claimed that Natera infringes its US Patents No. 7,727,720 and 7,332,277, both titled "Methods for detection of genetic disorders."

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