# 3:21-cv-03496 (district_court)

SIS sued Intuitive (N.D. Cal.) under Sherman Act Secs. 1 & 2 alleging unlawful tying of da Vinci service to EndoWrist purchases. Judge Martinez-Olguin granted JMOL for Intuitive before closing arguments (Jan 28, 2024) applying Epic v. Apple aftermarket precedent; $140M (trebled $420M) claim denied.

## Key facts

- Venue: district_court
- Case number: 3:21-cv-03496
- Status: decided
- Outcome class: no infringement
- Filing date: 2021-05-01
- Decision date: 2024-01-28
- Verification posture: reported

## Parties (2)

- **complainant**: Surgical Instrument Service Company, Inc.
- **respondent**: [Intuitive Surgical](/companies/intuitive-surgical.md)

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