Polsinelli PC Seeks Sanctions Against Medical Device Firm
The law firm accused a medical device company of maintaining false and incomplete legal positions in a patent dispute.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Financial Crime
Polsinelli PC has filed a request for sanctions against a medical device company in a Tennessee federal court. The firm claims the opposing party advanced knowingly false and materially incomplete arguments during an ongoing lawsuit.
Why it matters
The motion follows an underlying lawsuit that accused the law firm of pursuing bad faith patent infringement claims for a client. This development signals a sharp escalation in the legal conflict between the two parties.
Polsinelli PC officially filed for sanctions in Tennessee federal court following allegations of bad faith patent litigation. The court must now determine the validity of the firm's claim that the medical device company provided false data.
The players
Polsinelli PC
Polsinelli PC is a national law firm that provides legal services across a variety of practice areas including intellectual property and patent litigation.
The details
The law firm alleges that the medical device company has consistently maintained positions in the litigation that are both knowingly false and materially incomplete. This action represents a formal move to hold the opposing entity accountable for its conduct within the current legal proceedings.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Polsinelli PC requested sanctions in federal court.
Legal Context
This filing follows a pattern set by federal court standards governing the conduct of parties during complex litigation. It highlights the increasingly litigious environment surrounding patent disputes in Tennessee.
The filing of sanctions motions in federal court can influence how local legal professionals approach discovery and litigation tactics. Such actions may lead to increased scrutiny of court filings and legal behavior within Tennessee jurisdictions.
The takeaway
Parties engaged in patent litigation must ensure all legal positions are supported by accurate and complete documentation to avoid potential court penalties. This case serves as a reminder of the procedural risks inherent in high-stakes intellectual property disputes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Law360.
