Patent & IP news for April 7, 2011
Patent Litigations
- Shire LLC v. Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et. al. filed 2011-04-05 in New York Southern
- Battenfeld Technologies, Inc. v. Birchwood Laboratories, Inc. filed 2011-04-06 in Missouri Western
- Great American Duck Races Incorporated v. SwimWays Corporation filed 2011-04-06 in Arizona
- Life Technologies Corporation et. al. v. Illumina Inc. et. al. filed 2011-04-06 in California Southern
- Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. v. Applica Consumer Products, Inc. filed 2011-04-04 in Virginia Eastern
- Coast Molding, Inc. v. AM Conservation Group, Inc. et. al. filed 2011-04-06 in California Southern
- Innovative Sonic Limited v. Research in Motion Ltd et. al. filed 2011-04-06 in Texas Northern
- American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. v. Webvention Holdings LLC et. al. filed 2011-04-06 in Delaware
- Mosaid Technologies Inc. v. Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. et. al. filed 2011-04-07 in Texas Eastern
- Ocugiene, Inc. v. BJL Medical, LLC et. al. filed 2011-04-05 in California Central
- TEK Global S.R.L. v. Sealant Systems International, Inc. filed 2011-04-07 in California Northern
- Bos Gmbh & Co. Kg v. Macauto Industrial Co., Ltd filed 2011-04-07 in Illinois Northern
- Seiko Epson Corporation v. Giantplus Technology, Co., Ltd. et. al. filed 2011-04-07 in Delaware
- Alcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd et. al. v. Watson Laboratories Inc. et. al. filed 2011-04-07 in Delaware
- Ocugiene, Inc. v. Advanced Vision Research, Inc. filed 2011-04-05 in California Central
- Software Research, Inc. v. Hewlett-Packard Company filed 2011-04-06 in California Northern
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP v. Palmetto Pharmaceuticals LLC filed 2011-04-07 in Delaware
- ArrivalStar S.A. et. al. v. AnyData Corporation et. al. filed 2011-04-06 in California Central
- Aim Ip LLC v. Cisco Systems Inc et. al. filed 2011-04-06 in California Central
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Patent & IP Blogs
BPAI reverses rejection based solely on drawings in foreign reference from allthingspros.blogspot.com Takeaway: In Ex parte Oulette, the BPAI reversed an anticipation rejection that relied exclusively on a drawing in foreign language reference. "The figures are so small and blurred as to be unreadable so that the ...
USPTO/AIPLA Roundtable Report: Chinese utility models and design patents from ipkitten.blogspot.com 
While the AmeriKat had her whiskers in a pile of papers (picture, left) last Monday, the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) was busy hosting a travelling ...
International Patent History and Laws: Europe from info.articleonepartners.com Today we bring you post three of our five-part series on world patent and IP histories and laws. In this series, we’ll travel through Brazil, China, Japan, the European Union and India, highlighting the ...
News from the Vatican from ipkitten.blogspot.com It stays on even without a clip
or pin, if it's not too windy Yesterday was Vatican Day in the IPKat's in-box. Since the Holy See does not yet have its own IP ...
But are there fairies at the bottom of my garden? from ipkitten.blogspot.com Like Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, that great Scottish author who created Sherlock Holmes, the IPKat has long been fascinated by the question whether there are fairies in his garden. He has been reported as having said ...
American Conference Institute’s Paragraph IV Disputes Conference from www.patentbaristas.com When: Tuesday, May 03 to Wednesday, May 04, 2011 Where: Marriott Downtown, New York City, NY What: American Conference Institute’s Paragraph IV Disputes conference is the undisputed source for Hatch-Waxman litigation strategies for brand-names ...
Financial Transaction Tax: A Resource For WHO Global Strategy And Plan of Action from www.ip-watch.org
A recent European Parliament resolution on a European Financial Transaction Tax could represent an important resource for a WHO-led initiative to find sustainable financing for research into diseases afflicting poor populations. Related Articles:
A recent European Parliament resolution on a European Financial Transaction Tax could represent an important resource for a WHO-led initiative to find sustainable financing for research into diseases afflicting poor populations. Related Articles:
USPTO Proposes Changes to PTA and PTE Provisions from www.patentdocs.org
By Donald Zuhn -- In a notice of proposed rulemaking published in today's Federal Register (76 Fed. Reg. 18990), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced a proposal to revise the patent term adjustment ...
By Donald Zuhn -- In a notice of proposed rulemaking published in today's Federal Register (76 Fed. Reg. 18990), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced a proposal to revise the patent term adjustment ...
The 'Non Working" Of Patent Working Norms from spicyipindia.blogspot.com
The Times of India, Mint and Economic Times reported today on an RTI investigation by SpicyIP in relation to the "working" of drug patents in India.
Rupali Mukherjee of the Times of India writes:
"Five ...
The Times of India, Mint and Economic Times reported today on an RTI investigation by SpicyIP in relation to the "working" of drug patents in India.
Rupali Mukherjee of the Times of India writes:
"Five ...
EU Stem-Cell Patent Debate Nearly Over After 20 Years from www.iposgoode.ca
Leslie Chong is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) has ruled against the patentability of human embryonic stem (hES) cell lines and, in doing so, it ...
Leslie Chong is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) has ruled against the patentability of human embryonic stem (hES) cell lines and, in doing so, it ...
Open Access Database Of Key HIV Patents Launched By Medicines Patent Pool from www.ip-watch.org
The Medicines Patent Pool, an initiative aiming at increasing access to HIV drugs through voluntary licences of patented drugs, has launched a new database of patent information on HIV medicines. Related Articles:
The Medicines Patent Pool, an initiative aiming at increasing access to HIV drugs through voluntary licences of patented drugs, has launched a new database of patent information on HIV medicines. Related Articles:
Patently-O Bits & Bytes by Lawrence Higgins from www.patentlyo.com
Google Places a bid on Nortel Patents Google has placed a $900 million cash offer bid for the rights to Nortel patents. Google's bid is just the starting point, against which others bid prior ...
Google Places a bid on Nortel Patents Google has placed a $900 million cash offer bid for the rights to Nortel patents. Google's bid is just the starting point, against which others bid prior ...
They Invented What? (No. 199) from anticipatethis.wordpress.com
U.S. Pat. No. 4,343,045: Shoulder garment. What is claimed is: 1. A garment comprising a main body section adapted to extend over the upper chest and shoulders of the wearer, a fringe ...
U.S. Pat. No. 4,343,045: Shoulder garment. What is claimed is: 1. A garment comprising a main body section adapted to extend over the upper chest and shoulders of the wearer, a fringe ...
Patent Reform Boosters Invent Facts To Combat Real Arguments from gametimeip.com
Ideologically speaking, I can’t support something when that thing’s supporters resort to lies and misdirection to “prove” why I should support it. So, just add this to the list of reasons why I ...
Ideologically speaking, I can’t support something when that thing’s supporters resort to lies and misdirection to “prove” why I should support it. So, just add this to the list of reasons why I ...
AMP v. USPTO: Oral Argument at the Federal Circuit from www.patentdocs.org
By Kevin E. Noonan -- The Myriad case (AMP v. USPTO) came to the Federal Circuit on Monday for oral argument, and after months of briefing and public comment the parties did not deviate from their ...
By Kevin E. Noonan -- The Myriad case (AMP v. USPTO) came to the Federal Circuit on Monday for oral argument, and after months of briefing and public comment the parties did not deviate from their ...
Ryan Vacca: The Federal Circuit Acts Like an Administrative Agency from writtendescription.blogspot.com
Is the Federal Circuit engaging in substantive rulemaking and policy setting about patent law? Should it? Professor Ryan Vacca (Akron Law) answers "yes" to both questions in Acting Like an Administrative Agency: The Federal Circuit ...
Is the Federal Circuit engaging in substantive rulemaking and policy setting about patent law? Should it? Professor Ryan Vacca (Akron Law) answers "yes" to both questions in Acting Like an Administrative Agency: The Federal Circuit ...
USPTO To Remain Open--At Least For Now from www.pharmapatentsblog.com
Applicants facing USPTO deadlines over the next few days should not assume that the USPTO will be closed in the event of a federal government shutdown. Quite to the contrary, Director Kappos has informed USPTO ...
Applicants facing USPTO deadlines over the next few days should not assume that the USPTO will be closed in the event of a federal government shutdown. Quite to the contrary, Director Kappos has informed USPTO ...
Rick James’ Estate Sues For Digital Downloads from tacticalip.com
By Daniel Davidson Why not, lets give the music industry one more reason to hate the world of digital downloads. Ever since music has been streaming via the digital superhighway, whether it be through illegal ...
By Daniel Davidson Why not, lets give the music industry one more reason to hate the world of digital downloads. Ever since music has been streaming via the digital superhighway, whether it be through illegal ...
Gear Grinder #4.5: Children and Patents from intellogist.wordpress.com
Introductory Note: Welcome back to “Gear Grinder with Danny Rooney.” This week we have Danny’s chipper cousin Stevie to fill in. We aim to bring this series to you on the first and third ...
Introductory Note: Welcome back to “Gear Grinder with Danny Rooney.” This week we have Danny’s chipper cousin Stevie to fill in. We aim to bring this series to you on the first and third ...
Confidentiality Designations in Federal Circuit Appeals from www.patentlyo.com
By Jason Rantanen In re violation of Rule 28(D) (Fed. Cir. 2011) (precedential order) Download 11-m976 orderd Panel: Dyk (author), Prost, and Moore Patent litigations, by their nature, often invove commercially sensitive information. Unsurprisingly ...
By Jason Rantanen In re violation of Rule 28(D) (Fed. Cir. 2011) (precedential order) Download 11-m976 orderd Panel: Dyk (author), Prost, and Moore Patent litigations, by their nature, often invove commercially sensitive information. Unsurprisingly ...
I've Moved! from www.orangebookblog.com
Dear Readers, I am happy to report that I recently joined McAndrews Held & Malloy, a large IP law firm in Chicago. The left-hand sidebar of the blog is updated with my new contact information. I ...
Dear Readers, I am happy to report that I recently joined McAndrews Held & Malloy, a large IP law firm in Chicago. The left-hand sidebar of the blog is updated with my new contact information. I ...
PTO: Open For Business (for 6 days, anyway) from just-n-examiner.livejournal.com
Director Kappos sent an email to the examining corps this afternoon, regarding the potential government shutdown and its impact on the USPTO. Looks like we've got a six-day reprieve:
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A Message from Director David ...
Director Kappos sent an email to the examining corps this afternoon, regarding the potential government shutdown and its impact on the USPTO. Looks like we've got a six-day reprieve:
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A Message from Director David ...
Centillion Data Systems v. Qwest Communications: Defining the Term “Use” for Purposes of Infringement Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 271 (a) from www.lawupdates.com
By Thomas F. Zuber and Sarah S. Brooks || In an issue of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit considered the definition of the term “use” for purposes of infringement ...
By Thomas F. Zuber and Sarah S. Brooks || In an issue of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit considered the definition of the term “use” for purposes of infringement ...
US Patent Office and the Government Shutdown from www.patentlyo.com
Many patent applicants have expressed some concern regarding the potential federal government shutdown on Friday, April 11. The basic problem is that a federal agency is not supposed to spend any money without congressional authority ...
Many patent applicants have expressed some concern regarding the potential federal government shutdown on Friday, April 11. The basic problem is that a federal agency is not supposed to spend any money without congressional authority ...
Google: The First Lemming Into The Nortel Patent Canyon from gametimeip.com
A patent cliff refers to a sudden, massive and potentially catastrophic series of patent expirations that negatively affects pharmaceutical companies. A patent canyon, on the other hand, is something different, albeit similar (in geological terms ...
A patent cliff refers to a sudden, massive and potentially catastrophic series of patent expirations that negatively affects pharmaceutical companies. A patent canyon, on the other hand, is something different, albeit similar (in geological terms ...
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Prepares for Possible Government Shutdown. from anticipatethis.wordpress.com
Per this press release today from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Prepares for Possible Government Shutdown In the event of a government shutdown on April 9, 2011, the United States Patent and ...
Per this press release today from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Prepares for Possible Government Shutdown In the event of a government shutdown on April 9, 2011, the United States Patent and ...
$625M Patent Infringement Verdict Against Apple Tossed Out from www.infringementupdates.com
The following is excerpted from an April 7, 2011 article by Amy Miller published at Law Technology News: Attorneys from Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker in Palo Alto and Washington, D.C., persuaded a Texas federal ...
The following is excerpted from an April 7, 2011 article by Amy Miller published at Law Technology News: Attorneys from Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker in Palo Alto and Washington, D.C., persuaded a Texas federal ...
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