Patent & IP news for June 22, 2011
Patent Litigations
- James Rodriguez v. LDT Investments Inc et. al. filed 2011-06-17 in California Central
- Drimark Products, Inc. v. Ariel Premium Supply, Inc. et. al. filed 2011-06-21 in New York Eastern
- Hubwoo SA et. al. v. Supply Chain Connect, LLC filed 2011-06-17 in Texas Southern
- Astellas Us LLC et. al. v. Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et. al. filed 2011-06-20 in New Jersey
- Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC et. al. v. Sun Pharma Global Fze et. al. filed 2011-06-17 in New Jersey
- Fellowes, Inc. v. ACCO Brands Corp. et. al. filed 2011-06-21 in Illinois Northern
- Indian Industries, Inc. v. Swingaway Sports Products, Inc. filed 2011-06-20 in Indiana Southern
- Starlinger & Co. Gmbh v. Windmoller & Holscher Kg filed 2011-06-20 in DC
- Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. v. Bioprosper Labs, LLC filed 2011-06-21 in Maryland
- Sony Corporation v. LG Electronics USA, Inc. et. al. filed 2011-06-20 in California Southern
- Motion Water Sports, Inc. v. Square One Distribution, Inc. filed 2011-06-21 in California Southern
- Thermapure, Inc. v. SCR-Sun Country Restoration, Inc. filed 2011-06-22 in California Southern
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Patent & IP Blogs
Wednesday whimsies from ipkitten.blogspot.com Sorry about the shorter-than-average whimsies this morning, pants a desperate Kat who is racing to catch a flight. If all goes well, he hopes to add a few more bits and pieces before the day ...
Tattoos: Can We Copyright That Too? from spicyipindia.blogspot.com Those of you who watched The Hangover 2 might have noticed the tattoo on the face of one of the actors, that looked curiously similar to the one Mike Tyson, the famous boxer, has. Interestingly ...
Patent Agent Viva: Sense, Sensibility and Constitutionality from spicyipindia.blogspot.com I've received emails from several candidates who took the patent agent exam earlier on this year, decrying interalia the viva (oral exam) process, its inherent biases and the lack of competent questioning by some ...
Euthanasia from www.patenthawk.com 5,211,954 claims a sleeping pill with a relatively low dose (7.5 mg) of active ingredient temazepam. As usual, an ANDA kicked off patent litigation, Tyco v. Mutual Pharmaceutical. The district court put ...
Roger Bates, Pharma Patents and Contempt of Court? from spicyipindia.blogspot.com A recent piece in the DNA by Roger Bates and Suresh Sati advocates for stronger IP protection in India and the signing upto TRIPS plus provisions in the India EU FTA, using interlia the tantalising ...
Samsung has to wait for iPad 3 and iPhone 5, but Apple may have to wait for a preliminary injunction from fosspatents.blogspot.com
Last week I reported on Apple's staunch opposition to Samsung's request for early access to product samples of (and packaging and marketing materials related to) the next generation of the iPad and the ...
Lodsys asks for two more months to answer Apple's motion to intervene and keeps sending letters to Android developers from fosspatents.blogspot.com
Timing is key in legal processes. I just blogged about a court order denying Samsung early access to the iPhone 5 and the iPad 3, and the implications it may have on the timing of ...
The Raising the Bar Bill from ipwars.com
Senator Carr introduced the Intellectual Property Laws (Raising the Bar) Bill 2011 into Parliament today. Press release Download the text of the Bill and EM from here (choose your own format). You will remember that ...
Senator Carr introduced the Intellectual Property Laws (Raising the Bar) Bill 2011 into Parliament today. Press release Download the text of the Bill and EM from here (choose your own format). You will remember that ...
IIPS Annual IP Essay Competition, 2011 from spicyipindia.blogspot.com
The Institute of Intellectual Property Studies (IIPS) is conducting a national IP essay competition on “THE ROLE OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE GOVERNMENT, JUDICIARY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISES IN PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN INDIA”. In the ...
The Institute of Intellectual Property Studies (IIPS) is conducting a national IP essay competition on “THE ROLE OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE GOVERNMENT, JUDICIARY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISES IN PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN INDIA”. In the ...
Nanotechnology inventions and patents from britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk
The International Patent Classification (IPC) has introduced a new class for specific uses of nanotechnology structures. This will be a great help in tracing such inventions as published patent...
(From Steve van Dulken's Patents ...
The International Patent Classification (IPC) has introduced a new class for specific uses of nanotechnology structures. This will be a great help in tracing such inventions as published patent...
(From Steve van Dulken's Patents ...
Judge Solis compares false marking to "someone who says, 'I am not married," when indeed, they are.' from docketreport.blogspot.com
Defendant's motion to dismiss plaintiff's qui tam false marking action for failing to plead with particularity was denied. "By using the word 'patent' in its advertisements connected with the sales of its cotton ...
Defendant's motion to dismiss plaintiff's qui tam false marking action for failing to plead with particularity was denied. "By using the word 'patent' in its advertisements connected with the sales of its cotton ...
Article One Featured Researcher: Harvetta Asamoah from info.articleonepartners.com
This week’s Featured Researcher is Harvetta Asamoah, a translator and lawyer from Maryland. She has been researching for her entire professional career. Presently, she focuses on translating legal documents from French and Spanish into ...
Plaintiff's Settlement Agreements with Other Defendants in the Instant Litigation are Relevant to the Calculation of Reasonable Royalty from docketreport.blogspot.com
Defendant's motion to compel plaintiff to produce its settlement agreements with two other defendants in this case was granted. "[T]he Federal Circuit’s ruling in [ResQNet.com, Inc. v. Lansa, Inc., 594 F ...
Defendant's motion to compel plaintiff to produce its settlement agreements with two other defendants in this case was granted. "[T]he Federal Circuit’s ruling in [ResQNet.com, Inc. v. Lansa, Inc., 594 F ...
UNITAID Executive Secretary Steps Down from www.ip-watch.org
The head of Geneva-based UNITAID, an innovative drug purchasing system for the global poor, will leave the post this month. Related Articles:
The head of Geneva-based UNITAID, an innovative drug purchasing system for the global poor, will leave the post this month. Related Articles:
Director Kappos Issues Statement as House Considers Patent Reform from tacticalip.com
By: Mark R. Malek In a press release dated today, USPTO Director David Kappos congratulated members of congress for ushering the America Invents Act onto the floor for consideration by the full House. My colleague ...
By: Mark R. Malek In a press release dated today, USPTO Director David Kappos congratulated members of congress for ushering the America Invents Act onto the floor for consideration by the full House. My colleague ...
Science fraud at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from ipbiz.blogspot.com
In a post titled St. Jude postdoc faked images , Tia Ghose at The Scientist discusses the fraud of Philippe Bois, once a postdoctoral student in biochemistry at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and now ...
In a post titled St. Jude postdoc faked images , Tia Ghose at The Scientist discusses the fraud of Philippe Bois, once a postdoctoral student in biochemistry at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and now ...
Tyco loses appeal at CAFC. Text including: That argument is silly. from ipbiz.blogspot.com
Tyco, represented by Henry Renk of Fitzpatrick, lost its appeal at the CAFC.
Judge Bryson began the opinion:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP and Mallinckrodt, Inc. (col-
lectively, “Tyco”) appeal from a summary judgment in-
validating ...
Tyco, represented by Henry Renk of Fitzpatrick, lost its appeal at the CAFC.
Judge Bryson began the opinion:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP and Mallinckrodt, Inc. (col-
lectively, “Tyco”) appeal from a summary judgment in-
validating ...
Biotech patents and their pitfalls: Names-for-Life adds value to your biology searches from intellogist.wordpress.com
During last month’s annual PIUG meeting, it was my good fortune to see a presentation from George Garrity, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Michigan State University and a co-founder of NamesforLife, LLC ...
During last month’s annual PIUG meeting, it was my good fortune to see a presentation from George Garrity, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Michigan State University and a co-founder of NamesforLife, LLC ...
Lodsys corrects its motion for extension of time: now asks for one more month, not two from fosspatents.blogspot.com
Earlier today I published and blogged about Lodsys's motion for an extension of time to answer Apple's motion to intervene. Lodsys's motion, as entered yesterday, requested time until including August 27, 2011 ...
Contact from www.ip-watch.org
Contact Us Intellectual Property Watch P.O. Box 2100 1-5, route des Morillons 1211 Geneva 2 Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)22 791 67 16 Fax: +41 (0)22 791 66 35 Email: info [at] ip-watch ...
Contact Us Intellectual Property Watch P.O. Box 2100 1-5, route des Morillons 1211 Geneva 2 Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)22 791 67 16 Fax: +41 (0)22 791 66 35 Email: info [at] ip-watch ...
Patent Reform Debate: Live Updates From The US House Of Representatives from www.ip-watch.org
Intellectual Property Watch is providing play-by-play action from the today’s floor debate of HR 1249, the bill to reform US patent law which is facing a fight. For IP-Watch Subscribers. Related Articles:
Intellectual Property Watch is providing play-by-play action from the today’s floor debate of HR 1249, the bill to reform US patent law which is facing a fight. For IP-Watch Subscribers. Related Articles:
Anatomy of an ex parte USPTO appeal from ipelton.wordpress.com
Upon receiving a Final Refusal from the USPTO to a trademark application, the applicant may file an appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. When such an appeal is made, each party (the applicant ...
Upon receiving a Final Refusal from the USPTO to a trademark application, the applicant may file an appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. When such an appeal is made, each party (the applicant ...
Nortel sale-can’t wait from www.tangible-ip.com
It is interesting that there is so little information and insights into the Nortel sale so far on the web. Lots of reporting of facts but little of what is likely to be going in ...
It is interesting that there is so little information and insights into the Nortel sale so far on the web. Lots of reporting of facts but little of what is likely to be going in ...
IPBC Conference Drives IP Innovation and Collaboration from info.articleonepartners.com
The fourth annual IP Business Congress (IPBC) was once again a huge success, as IP leaders from around the world met in San Francisco, CA to discuss the evolving world of Intellectual Property. Over the ...
Patent Law Blog (Patently-O) from www.patentlyo.com
By Jason Rantanen Two weeks ago, I posted a link to a short essay, written by Lee Petherbridge and myself, about the potential impact of Therasense on the patent system. We have since received an ...
By Jason Rantanen Two weeks ago, I posted a link to a short essay, written by Lee Petherbridge and myself, about the potential impact of Therasense on the patent system. We have since received an ...
Canada Day Is The Submission Deadline For Canada’s IP Writing Challenge! from www.iposgoode.ca
Giuseppina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode, and an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Summer is here and Canada Day is fast-approaching. This means it’s also time to ...
Giuseppina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode, and an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Summer is here and Canada Day is fast-approaching. This means it’s also time to ...
The New Inequitable Conduct Standard in Patent Litigation from www.infringementupdates.com
Strafford Publications is hosting the above-titled live webinar/teleconference on July 26, 2011. The Federal Circuit recently issued its long-awaited ruling in Therasense v. Becton Dickinson, significantly altering the inequitable conduct landscape. The decision changes ...
Strafford Publications is hosting the above-titled live webinar/teleconference on July 26, 2011. The Federal Circuit recently issued its long-awaited ruling in Therasense v. Becton Dickinson, significantly altering the inequitable conduct landscape. The decision changes ...
Pharmaceutically Speaking, Part 1: Oldie but a Goodie from tacticalip.com
Danie Roy Pharmaceutical patents aren’t exactly something we like to think about on a regular basis… I know when I do, my first thought is generally “I have to pay HOW MUCH for my ...
Danie Roy Pharmaceutical patents aren’t exactly something we like to think about on a regular basis… I know when I do, my first thought is generally “I have to pay HOW MUCH for my ...
Democrats not happy with HR 1249 compromise from ipbiz.blogspot.com
In a post titled Dems oppose weak patent fee diversion language in patent reform bill , Pete Kasperowicz notes
Key House Democrats late Wednesday night [June 22] said they have serious reservations about a patent reform ...
In a post titled Dems oppose weak patent fee diversion language in patent reform bill , Pete Kasperowicz notes
Key House Democrats late Wednesday night [June 22] said they have serious reservations about a patent reform ...
No brand is too big to fail if it is overwhelmed by competition, new inventions, costs, or poor management from ipbiz.blogspot.com
See the post Ten Brands That Will Disappear in 2012
Of MySpace: MySpace held the top spot among social networks based on visitors from mid-2006 until mid-2008, (...) Why did MySpace fall so far behind Facebook ...
See the post Ten Brands That Will Disappear in 2012
Of MySpace: MySpace held the top spot among social networks based on visitors from mid-2006 until mid-2008, (...) Why did MySpace fall so far behind Facebook ...
IP Bloggers Win Gowlings IPilogue Prizes from www.iposgoode.ca
Giuseppina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode, and an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. The Gowlings Best Blog in IP Law and Technology Prize (the “Gowlings IPilogue Prize”) was ...
Giuseppina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode, and an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. The Gowlings Best Blog in IP Law and Technology Prize (the “Gowlings IPilogue Prize”) was ...
BPAI obviousness generic benefit not tied to claimed feature from allthingspros.blogspot.com
BPAI affirms obviousness based on generic motivation "need for higher performance disk caching methods"
Takeaway: In affirming an obviousness rejection, the Board cited with approval a generic motivation to combine based on this statement in ...
BPAI affirms obviousness based on generic motivation "need for higher performance disk caching methods"
Takeaway: In affirming an obviousness rejection, the Board cited with approval a generic motivation to combine based on this statement in ...
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