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Ceribell Files Complaints Against Natus Medical Incorporated with the U.S. International Trade Commission and Federal Court in Delaware

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Ceribell (Nasdaq: CBLL) has filed patent infringement complaints against Natus Medical Incorporated with both the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the U.S. District Court in Delaware. The complaints allege that Natus is infringing on six patents related to Ceribell's EEG headband and electrode design technology.

The company is seeking an exclusion order from USITC to prevent the importation of infringing Natus products into the United States. CEO Jane Chao emphasized Ceribell's significant investments in point-of-care EEG technology and commitment to protecting their intellectual property to continue delivering innovative healthcare solutions.

Ceribell (Nasdaq: CBLL) ha presentato denunce per violazione di brevetto contro Natus Medical Incorporated sia presso la U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) che presso il Tribunale Distrettuale degli Stati Uniti nel Delaware. Le denunce sostengono che Natus stia violando sei brevetti relativi alla tecnologia del casco EEG e degli elettrodi di Ceribell.

L'azienda sta richiedendo un ordine di esclusione dall'USITC per impedire l'importazione negli Stati Uniti dei prodotti Natus che violano i brevetti. La CEO Jane Chao ha sottolineato i significativi investimenti di Ceribell nella tecnologia EEG point-of-care e l'impegno a proteggere la proprietà intellettuale per continuare a offrire soluzioni sanitarie innovative.

Ceribell (Nasdaq: CBLL) ha presentado denuncias por infracción de patentes contra Natus Medical Incorporated ante la Comisión Internacional de Comercio de EE. UU. (USITC) y el Tribunal de Distrito de EE. UU. en Delaware. Las denuncias alegan que Natus está infringiendo seis patentes relacionadas con la tecnología del casco EEG y electrodos de Ceribell.

La empresa busca una orden de exclusión de la USITC para impedir la importación de productos de Natus que infringen las patentes en Estados Unidos. La CEO Jane Chao destacó las importantes inversiones de Ceribell en tecnología EEG punto de atención y su compromiso para proteger su propiedad intelectual y continuar ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras en salud.

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Ceribell (Nasdaq : CBLL) a déposé des plaintes pour violation de brevet contre Natus Medical Incorporated auprès de la Commission internationale du commerce des États-Unis (USITC) et du tribunal de district des États-Unis dans le Delaware. Les plaintes allèguent que Natus enfreint six brevets liés à la technologie du bandeau EEG et des électrodes de Ceribell.

L'entreprise cherche à obtenir une ordonnance d'exclusion de l'USITC pour empêcher l'importation aux États-Unis des produits Natus enfreignant les brevets. La PDG Jane Chao a souligné les investissements importants de Ceribell dans la technologie EEG au point de soin et son engagement à protéger sa propriété intellectuelle afin de continuer à fournir des solutions de santé innovantes.

Ceribell (Nasdaq: CBLL) hat Patentverletzungsklagen gegen Natus Medical Incorporated sowohl bei der US International Trade Commission (USITC) als auch beim US-Bezirksgericht in Delaware eingereicht. Die Klagen behaupten, dass Natus sechs Patente verletzt, die mit der EEG-Stirnband- und Elektroden-Designtechnologie von Ceribell zusammenhängen.

Das Unternehmen strebt eine Ausschlussverfügung der USITC an, um die Einfuhr der verletzenden Natus-Produkte in die USA zu verhindern. CEO Jane Chao betonte die bedeutenden Investitionen von Ceribell in Point-of-Care-EEG-Technologie und das Engagement zum Schutz ihres geistigen Eigentums, um weiterhin innovative Gesundheitslösungen anzubieten.

Positive
  • Legal action demonstrates strong commitment to protecting valuable intellectual property assets
  • Company shows confidence in patent portfolio strength with dual-front legal strategy
  • Potential exclusion order could strengthen market position in EEG technology sector
Negative
  • Legal proceedings may result in significant costs and resource allocation
  • Uncertain timeline and outcome of patent litigation could impact business operations
  • Risk of counter-litigation or challenges to patent validity

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Ceribell's patent litigation against Natus could significantly impact both companies' market positions in the EEG technology sector.

Ceribell has initiated a two-pronged legal strategy against Natus Medical, filing complaints with both the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the U.S. District Court in Delaware. This approach demonstrates a robust enforcement stance, as the company alleges infringement of six patents related to its EEG headband and electrode design technology.

The USITC complaint is particularly significant, as Ceribell is seeking an exclusion order that would bar importation of allegedly infringing Natus products into the United States. Such orders can effectively eliminate a competitor from the U.S. market until the dispute is resolved or the products are redesigned to avoid infringement.

This litigation appears to focus on core technology in the point-of-care EEG space, where Ceribell has positioned itself as an innovator. The company's CEO explicitly mentions their commitment to protecting intellectual property to ensure continued development of leading-edge products, suggesting these patents represent valuable competitive advantages in the medical technology sector.

Patent litigation in medical technology often leads to one of several outcomes: settlement with licensing agreements, court-mandated royalties, product redesigns to avoid infringement, or market exclusion. The timeline for resolution could extend 18-36 months, creating uncertainty for both companies. For Ceribell, this represents a strategic assertion of its IP portfolio against a competitor, while potentially creating significant business challenges for Natus in the neurological monitoring space.

Complaints Assert Infringement of Patents Related to Point-of-Care Electroencephalography (EEG) Technology

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CeriBell, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBLL) (“Ceribell�), a leading medical technology company transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions, announced today that it filed complaints against Natus Medical Incorporated and related subsidiaries (“Natus�), alleging patent infringement and unfair competition. A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), an independent, non-partisan agency that investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to violate U.S. intellectual property rights.  Ceribell has requested that the USITC investigate its claims and issue an exclusion order to bar the importation of any infringing Natus products into the United States. 

Ceribell also filed a with the U.S. District Court in Delaware asserting infringement of the same patents.

Ceribell initiated litigation because it believes Natus is infringing six of its patents related to important features of its EEG headband and electrode design.

“From clinical research to continuous product advancements, Ceribell has made significant investments in point-of-care EEG technology,� said Jane Chao, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Ceribell. “Ceribell deeply values the innovations we bring to the healthcare community and is committed to fair competition. We will vigorously protect our intellectual property against infringement so that we can continue to deliver leading-edge products to healthcare professionals and their patients.�

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About CeriBell, Inc.
Ceribell (Nasdaq: CBLL) is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. Ceribell has developed the Ceribell System, a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (EEG) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting. By combining proprietary, highly portable, and rapidly deployable hardware with sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithms, the Ceribell System enables rapid diagnosis and continuous monitoring of patients with neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is FDA-cleared for indicating suspected seizure activity and currently utilized in intensive care units and emergency rooms across the U.S. Ceribell is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, please visit www.ceribell.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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FAQ

What legal action has Ceribell (CBLL) taken against Natus Medical in July 2025?

Ceribell has filed patent infringement complaints against Natus Medical with both the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. District Court in Delaware, alleging infringement of six patents related to EEG headband and electrode design.

How many Ceribell patents are involved in the Natus Medical lawsuit?

The lawsuit involves six patents related to Ceribell's EEG headband and electrode design technology.

What is Ceribell seeking from the USITC against Natus Medical?

Ceribell is requesting the USITC to issue an exclusion order to bar the importation of any infringing Natus products into the United States.

Who is the CEO of Ceribell leading the patent infringement case?

Jane Chao, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Ceribell, is leading the company's efforts to protect its intellectual property against infringement.

What technology is at the center of Ceribell's patent dispute with Natus?

The dispute centers around point-of-care Electroencephalography (EEG) technology, specifically related to EEG headband and electrode design features.
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