Daniels Sharpsmart Inc., also known as Daniels Health, is currently facing patent infringement claims from Verde Environmental Technologies Inc. These claims are related to products that utilize activated carbon and warm water to deactivate and dispose of pharmaceuticals. Daniels Health offers disposal services for sharps, biohazardous, medical, and pharmaceutical waste.
Verde Environmental Technologies Inc. alleges that Daniels Health is infringing on US Patent No. 8,535,711, which is titled “Medication Disposal System” and was issued on September 17, 2013. The complaint was filed in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota. The patented technology is a part of Verde’s Deterra Drug Deactivation Disposal System, according to the complaint.
Daniels Health is known for their waste disposal services, which include the safe disposal of sharps and various types of medical waste. The allegations of patent infringement have raised legal concerns for the company, and the matter is now in the hands of the court. The claim from Verde Environmental Technologies Inc. has brought attention to the products and technologies used by Daniels Health in their waste disposal services.