Sugarland legal fight Aug 12, 2008
Hall's complaint asserts that she created the name and allowed Nettles and Bush "to obtain equal co-ownership of the trademark and service mark. The United States Patent and Trademark Office registration numbers for both are listed. In an interview with the AJC just before "Enjoy the Ride" was released in late 2006, Hall said, "I don't want to be a touring musician. I just want to be a songwriter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Xtreme Coil Updates Operations and Reports 2008 First Half Results Aug 9, 2008
At June 30, 2008, the United States Patent and Trademark office had issued three patents to Xtreme Coil and notified the Corporation that issuance of a fourth patent would occur in July 2008. The third patent, issued in June 2008, followed the previous two patents, entitled "Coiled Tubing/Top Drive Rig and Method" issued in 2007 1Q. Xtreme Coil has more than 40 further patent applications pending in the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Camp Invention challenged students to be creative and innovative. Aug 6, 2008
Camp Invention is an outreach program for the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation and also receives support from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Before commenting read the News Tribune Forum's Thanks. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
USPTO Issues Patent Embodying Methodologies for Abating a Broad Range of Allergens, Pathogens, Viruses, Bacteria, Odors and Volatile Organic Compounds. Aug 5, 2008
USPTO Issues Patent Embodying Methodologies for Abating a Broad Range of Allergens, Pathogens, Viruses, Bacteria, Odors and Volatile Organic Compounds ... USPTO Issues Patent Embodying Methodologies for Abating a Broad Range of Allergens, Pathogens, Viruses, Bacteria, Odors and Volatile Organic Compounds. (PR Newswire)
Dell to trademark cloud computing Aug 5, 2008
The application has reached the Notice of Allowance phase, where a company receives "a written notification from the USPTO that a specific mark has survived the opposition period ... and has consequently been allowed for registration," according to the ... "Receiving a notice of allowance is another step on the way to registration," the USPTO says on its Web site. (InfoWorld)
Late Artist Ed Paschke Named 2008 'Creator of the Year' Jul 26, 2008
A principal aim is to aid in the development and administration of these laws and the manner by which they are applied by the courts and by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. IPLAC is further dedicated to providing a medium for the exchange of views on intellectual property law among those practicing in the field and to educating the public at large. (PR Newswire)
Lancer 1 Inc. founder to speak at Inventors Conference Jul 22, 2008
Lancer 1 Inc. founder and president George A. Peters Jr. will speak at the 13th annual Independent Inventors Conference Aug. 8-9 on the campus of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, Va. Lancer I Inc. is located on Water Street in North Andover. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Action Regarding Notice of Allowance Received for Second Aversion Technology Patent Jul 21, 2008
July 21, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqCM: - ) today announced that it has filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (``USPTO'') a Request for Continued Examination relating to the Notice of Allowance received in June, 2008 for its non-provisional patent application 11/716,122 titled ``Methods and Compositions for Deterring Abuse of Opioid Containing Dosage Forms'' (the ``122 Application''). After further review of one of the 21 claims discussed in... (Primezone Releases)
US Patent for Rapid Test Method and Technology Platform Awarded to MedMira Jul 16, 2008
HALIFAX, July 16 /CNW/ - MedMira Inc., ("MedMira") (TSX Venture: MIR, NASDAQ: MMIRF), a developer and marketer of rapid diagnostics, announced today that it received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its rapid flow-through test (RFT) methodology, the technology platform its rapid tests are built on. This patent protects the core innovation behind MedMira's fully commercialized line of rapid tests. (Canada Newswire)
And the thunder rolls! 2008 SJSU Football!! Jul 16, 2008
com and Spartan Thunder names are registered trademarks via the United States Patent and Trademark office in Washington D.C.. Any use of the above, or any content on this site, is strictly prohibited, and may only be used with implied consent). (SpartanThunder.com)
Ludwig Enterprises Announces ''The One''(TM) Jul 13, 2008
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ludwig Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: - ) Board of Directors announces its Federal (USPTO) name registration for its revolutionary new radio receiver to be called The One. In conjunction with the trademark, Ludwig Enterprises has acquired the web address. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Midnight Club stalls again Jul 6, 2008
USPTO applications detail alternative input schemes for "handheld electronic devices." Posted Jun 30, 2008 6:07 pm PT. Newsmakers. (GameSpot)
Visto Patent Ruled Valid by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Jul 3, 2008
July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Visto(R) Corporation today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has validated one of its patents that had been submitted for re-exam ... "We are pleased that the USPTO has once again validated our '679 patent, a key patent in our upcoming trial against Research In Motion (RIM), scheduled to begin on July 7 in U.S. Federal Court based in Marshall, Texas," said Daniel Mendez, Visto's co-founder and executive vice president. (PR Newswire)
Morrison & Foerster Adds National Group of Accomplished IP Litigators Jun 25, 2008
The group's arrival also boosts the firm's ranks of the more than 100 USPTO-registered lawyers and rapidly increasing number of former Federal Circuit Clerks ... Before the Federal Circuit, Ms. Yohannan has been involved with 25 appeals, arguing 15 of them, and she wrote several briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court as an Associate Solicitor at the USPTO. She has authored sections of Section 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which governs the USPTO. Ms. Yohannan also authored an... (PR Newswire)
Patriot CEO discusses factors effecting stock price Jun 18, 2008
"To all shareholders and supporters of Patriot Scientific, the purpose of this letter is to update you on the impact of several recent public announcements that have had a downside effect on Patriot's stock price. In this update, I will summarize my current understanding, based on discussions with our legal team, of the recent public announcements by the Supreme Court and its ruling on LG vs Quanta, ARM, regarding the 584 patent infringement ruling, the upcoming MMP" portfolio patent... (EETimes)
Microsoft Patent Challenge Update: Majority of Microsoft Re-Examination Challenges of Avistar's U.S. Patents Rejected by U.S. Patent Office Jun 11, 2008
The USPTO has now rejected 19 re-exam applications and has agreed to re-examine, either in part or fully, 10 existing patents. Simon Moss, CEO of Avistar, stated, "This action by the U.S. Patent Office reaffirms our belief that the Avistar patent portfolio is one of the industry's strongest collection of video and rich media collaboration technology patents, and critical to protecting the innovations and intellectual property of Avistar. We are delighted that the U.S. Patent Office has decided... (PR Newswire)
Cipher receives Patent Notice of Allowance for CIP-ISOTRETINOIN Jun 6, 2008
Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: DND MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 6 /CNW/ - Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX: DND) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Patent Notice of Allowance for CIP-ISOTRETINOIN, the Company's novel formulation of the acne medication isotretinoin. The required issue and publication fees will now be paid so that the patent can be issued. (Canada Newswire)
Personnel Announcement Jun 6, 2008
Prior to this, he served as Senior Counsel at Venable LLP. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Paugh received his bachelor's degrees from the University of South Florida, his master's degree from the University of Miami and his JD from George Mason University School of Law. (White House News Releases)
Business method patents getting closer look in court Jun 3, 2008
Greenwood Village-based First Data Corp. and Englewood-based Western Union together hold nearly half of the 226 business method patents that have been issued to Colorado-based companies, according to a search of the (USPTO) website. First Data, which owned Western Union from 1995 to 2006, alone holds more than 100 of those patents. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Eurand to Be Issued U.S. Patent for Amrix(r) Jun 3, 2008
DAYTON, Ohio, June 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Eurand N.V. (NasdaqGM: - ), a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes enhanced pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products based on its proprietary drug formulation technologies, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has provided notice that it will award the Company U.S. patent No. 7,387,793 on June 17, 2008, entitled ``Modified Release Dosage Forms of Skeletal Muscle... (Primezone Releases)
YANGAROO'S Pending U.S. Patent to Proceed to Allowance May 30, 2008
On Wednesday, May 28, 2008, YANGAROOs patent counsel met with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Examiner of the application to review the recently issued office action. During the interview the Examiner stated that an agreed upon minor amendment to the application claims will result in withdrawal of the objections in the recent office action related to the cited Stefik patent, and the likely issuance of aNotice of Allowance. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Princeton Review Pays CollegeNET $2.6 Million in Litigation Settlement as PTO Re-Affirms Validity of CollegeNET's '042 Patent Covering Web Admissions Application Processing May 29, 2008
The settlement agreement follows rejection by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of The Princeton Review's request for a second re-examination of CollegeNET's '042 patent. The USPTO issued a notice in July, 2007 upholding all claims of CollegeNET's US patent no. 6,460,042 (the '042 patent); affirmed new, additional claims; and closed its reexamination of that patent ... The USPTO indicated in its rejection of this second request that the cited materials and arguments failed to raise a... (PR Newswire)
A tug of war May 23, 2008
Patents Act, 1970 of India, for that matter, Patent Act of any other country including USPTO (35 USC), does not forbid the DCGI in any way from granting regulatory approvals. In fact, there is no link whatsoever between Patents Act, 1970, which deals with Patents and Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 which deals with regulatory approvals to pharmaceuticals. (Express Pharma)
Destiny Media Technologies Provides Update on Canadian Litigation Against Yangaroo May 15, 2008
Yangaroo (TSX: - ), a competitor to Destiny's Play MPE system in the Canadian market, received a rejection from the USPTO on May 9th for US patent application number 10/431,854 (Content Distribution System and Method). Destiny commenced an action against Yangaroo in the Federal Court of Canada in March 2006 to have the Canadian version of this patent invalidated and to have the Court rule that Destiny's MPE system does not infringe on this Canadian patent. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
America's patent system: Methods and madness May 13, 2008
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected the application because it was not limited to the use of a particular machine and did not describe any methods for working out which transactions to perform. Any device or method could be used, or none at all. (The Economist)
Eurand Reports First Quarter 2008 Key Achievements and Financial Results May 9, 2008
Highlights: * EUR-1008 (Zentase(r)) NDA accepted and granted priority review status by FDA * EUR-1008 (Zentase(r)) MAA received eligibility for centralized review procedure in European Union * In-licensed corticosteroid product for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the U.S. and Canada from Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA * OTC Unisom(r) SleepMelts(tm), developed by Eurand, launched in U.S. by Chattem, Inc. * Amrix(r) patent application received notice of allowance from USPTO * EUR-1025, once-daily... (Primezone Releases)
Ruckus Wireless Files Suit Against NETGEAR and Rayspan for Infringement of Wi-Fi Patents May 6, 2008
7,358,912 and 7,193,562) granted to Ruckus Wireless by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patents-in-suit are fundamental to intelligent and adaptable Wi-Fi antenna arrays like those developed by Ruckus Wireless. (PR Newswire)
Patent Bill Should Die Apr 22, 2008
That has been the major goal of the USPTO leadership under the Bush administration and the oxymoronic "Coalition for Patent Fairness" (which has lobbied Congress). They want to make it *impossible* for any innovative startup to ever obtain patents that a "tech giant" (using the phrase loosely to include MS, HP, etc. (Human Events Online)
Biola trademark goes unused Apr 19, 2008
Now 39 High 72 Low 46. LOADING Apr 19, 2008 - 04:06:15 CDT By BLAKE NICHOLSON Associated Press Writer A trademark for canola-based biodiesel fuel that was the subject of an awkward industry tug of war a year ago is sitting idle because few U.S. retailers are selling the fuel. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Voyage to Mars here will intrigue young inventors Apr 18, 2008
Created in 1990 by the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation, with support from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the non-profit Camp Invention outreach program develops creativity, teamwork, problem-solving skills and a passion for science in children entering grades 1-6. Locally, Camp Invention will be hosted by Dakota State University on July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program will be directed by Jennifer Gross and taught by local educators. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
USPTO launches pilot to expedite patents Apr 16, 2008
The USPTO said it will allow applicants to interview with examiners before the USPTO takes action on the merits of an application through a program called the ... The USPTO expects the program to expedite the patent application procedure by improving communication and giving applicants a chance to resolve issues one-on-one early in the process ... "As we have learned from our Accelerated Examination program, an interview between the applicant and examiner early in the review process can help... (EETimes)
Jerome Gilson Presented Lifetime Achievement Award by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine Apr 10, 2008
Jon Dudas, director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, presented the award to Mr. Gilson at MIP's first North American Intellectual Property Law Awards ceremonies, which were held on April 3, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. Mr. Dudas also presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Judge Pauline Newman of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. "My pathway to the podium was a game-winning forward pass and the award a touchdown and an extra point besides," said Mr.... (PR Newswire)
Administration softens position on patent reform Apr 5, 2008
"The Administration has been encouraged by discussions on the Hill and the openness of senators on their positions--and is eager to have the right patent bill," said Jon Dudas, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) ... The USPTO received more than 467,000 patent applications in its last fiscal year and ended the year with a backlog of 760,000 applications. (EETimes)
Judge Strikes Down Patent Office's New Rules Apr 2, 2008
"We are disappointed with this court's decision, which rejects our view that the USPTO has the authority to implement the proposed rules about claims and continuations," the statement reads. "The USPTO believes that these rules are consistent with existing statutes and will strengthen the U.S. patent system for all stakeholders." ... "It will be interesting to see what effect this will have on the USPTO's other rules going forward," said Townsend's Apple. (Law.com)
Avistar to cut 25% of staff, blames Microsoft's patent challenge Mar 27, 2008
-based Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) moved to challenge all of Avistar's 29 U.S. patents using the USPTO's re-examination process. "This single action against Avistar's complete U.S. patent portfolio represents over 5 percent of the entire 2007 third-party re-examination challenges at the USPTO," said Avistar CEO Simon Moss. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
U.S. Patent Office Confirms Validity of Osteotech's U.S. Patent No. 5,676,146 Mar 25, 2008
EATONTOWN, N.J., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Osteotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leader in the emerging field of biologic solutions for regenerative medicine, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has confirmed the validity of its U.S. Patent No. 5,676,146. The '146 patent covers mixtures of a radiolucent material, such as demineralized bone, with a radiopaque material, such as nondemineralized or partially demineralized bone, that is provided in sufficient quantity... (PR Newswire)
They Call This Intellectual Property? Mar 16, 2008
By November, the USPTO issued the tougher guidelines ... Fees to the USPTO are only a small chunk ... One thing's for sure: The USPTO is buried. (Forbes)
Reality TV Show Looks for Inventors in Texas Mar 16, 2008
In addition to the casting call, there will also be a series of seminars and an opportunity to meet with experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) ... United States Patent and Trademark Office. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Letter to the Shareholders of ALDA Pharmaceuticals Corp. Mar 1, 2008
United States - The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") has provided ALDA with an "Issue Notification" stating that US Patent Application No. 10/525,110 is projected to be issued on March 4, 2008 as U.S. Patent No. 7,338,927. The patent provides protection for the composition and production methods for ALDA's T36 formulation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Microsoft Challenges Avistar Patents Feb 26, 2008
Unsuccessful Business Discussions Result in Re-Examination Request to United States Patent and Trademark Office for Majority of Avistar's Patent Portfolio SAN MATEO, Calif ... Thus far, four of the requests have been rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on procedural grounds. (PR Newswire)
Everything is in reach: Sierra Vista mans invention lowers cabinets Feb 14, 2008
Advertisement Last updated Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 - 06:24:38 am MST Sierra Vista, Arizona. Everything is in reach: Sierra Vista mans invention lowers cabinets. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Edwards Lifesciences Initiates Patent Infringement Litigation Against CoreValve in the U.S. Feb 13, 2008
Edwards Lifesciences, Carpentier-Edwards, Cosgrove-Edwards, FloTrac, Fogarty, PERIMOUNT Magna and Swan-Ganz are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. SOURCE Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. (PR Newswire)
Patent rule changes could restrict biotechs Feb 11, 2008
The United States Patent and Trademark Office hopes to limit to two the times a patent application can be resubmitted after being rejected. After that, the applicant would have to start over from scratch. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Obama's historic run heads south (161) Jan 25, 2008
Corp are stealing peoples Global FUTURE in a Fraud agreemnt with USPTO Of sept 2004. Here I am 1 Person started a Pend Global. (Salon)
Patent reform debate heads to U.S. Senate Jan 19, 2008
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has a backlog of as many as 750,000 patent applications. The Senate's Patent Reform Act of 2007, introduced last April, generally follows the line of HR1908 which calls for the U.S. to shift from its first-to-invent to a first-to-file policy more in line with patent offices around the world. (EETimes)
Google denies infringing search patent Jan 13, 2008
U.S. patent law is also described on the USPTO Web site in this file. Google's reply cites sections 101, 102, 103, and 112. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Inventors invited to Atlanta casting call Jan 10, 2008
Produced in cooperation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the show features ordinary people as their original ideas are transformed into retail products. Selected "Everyday Edisons" will have their inventions commercialized and receive a 20-year annuity on all product sales. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
SHOCK VIDEO: CNN HOST GLENN BECK SURGERY GOES 'HORRIBLY AWRY'... Jan 5, 2008
com's Daily TVNewser Feed via email. Click to receive mediabistro. (The Drudge Report)
Mossberg: XPS One poses threat to Apple, Gateway Dec 31, 2007
is co-sponsored by the USPTO and the New York Law School, and as a pilot project is using over 1,000 public participants to review roughly 250 technology patents. The aim is specifically to test them against standards such as "prior art," or whether they are merely "obvious" extrapolations of current technology. (MacNN, CA)
Group seeks info on IBM processor patent application Dec 29, 2007
Peer-to-Patent is an initiative of New York Law School's Institute for Information Law and Policy in co-operation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The pilot program allows for public participation in the patent examination process by inviting the public to submit annotated prior art relevant to examining computer and software-related patent applications. (EETimes)
BioForce Receives Notice of Allowance for Its 'Chip-On-A-Tip' Patent Dec 11, 2007
AMES, Iowa, Dec. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- BioForce Nanosciences Holdings Inc. (OTC BB: - ) announced today that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its Chip-On-A-Tip(tm) patent. ADVERTISEMENT. (Primezone Releases)
Yes to the Patent Reform Act Dec 10, 2007
The under-funded and over-extended United States Patent and Trademark Office does not have the resources to adequately evaluate the burgeoning number of applications, and too many low quality patents are being issued as a result. To paraphrase a recent Federal Trade Commission study of the patent system, these low quality patents pose significant competitive concerns. (Newsmax)
Inventor teaches patent know-how Dec 9, 2007
30-day news archives. It is a fact that many people give up on their inventions, because they think it will be stolen from them. (Florida Today)
TiVo Statement on the United States Patent and Trademark Office Decision Nov 30, 2007
Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), the creator of and leader in television products and services for digital video recorders (DVR), offered the following statement today on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) decision with respect to the reexamination of TiVo's Multimedia Timewarping System patent, U.S. patent number 6,233,389 (the "Time Warp Patent"). "We are extremely pleased that the PTO has now found all claims of the Time Warp Patent to be valid after... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Atlas Shifted Nov 30, 2007
Friday 30 November, 2007. Northeast PA Business Journal. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
Amazon backs down over patent battle with Kiwi Nov 24, 2007
According to documents lodged in the aftermath of an adverse ruling handed down last month by the US Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO), Amazon has proposed amendments to its claim over the famous 1 Click patent ... He says that evidence he presented to the USPTO that Amazon did not invent the process was "so clear and so compelling" that the company was forced to back down on its claim over the patent ... The draft amendments still need to be formally accepted by Amazon, but as the... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Edison Would Be Happy Nov 9, 2007
Pity the poor blokes at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. So far this year the USPTO's 5,500 examiners have examined more than 362,000 applications--about 65 applications per head. (Forbes)
Genghis Grill Expands With Frank Carney Nov 8, 2007
In January 2007, Genghis Grill was issued a patent for their food presentation method and system by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. At Genghis Grill, diners "build their own bowls" from a selection of fresh proteins, spices vegetables, sauces, and starches in Khan's Kitchen (a food bar featuring an array of more than 80 ingredients). (PR Newswire)
Pyxix Corporation Challenges Documentary Channel's Nuisance Trademark Suit Nov 8, 2007
"We are both burning precious resources: time, energy and money. It seems that DCI is trying to circumvent the established procedure of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) where DCI has already filed a request for a trademark. During the USPTO opposition period, Pyxix objected on the grounds that 'documentary channel' is merely descriptive, generic and used by others in the same class.". "Despite the lawsuit, Pyxix remains focused on delivering the best documentaries on any... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
State patent rankings: Delaware first, but California still leads Nov 3, 2007
PCT applications are more significant than those submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) when according to study lead author Vivek Wadhwa. "In the U.S. we're always focused on USPTO filings. They're important but they have nothing to do with our global competitors," said Wadhwa, Wertheim Fellow at Harvard Law School's Labor and Worklife Program. (EETimes)
Edwards Lifesciences to Present at the Southern California Investor Conference Nov 2, 2007
Edwards Lifesciences, Carpentier-Edwards, Cosgrove-Edwards, Fogarty, PERIMOUNT Magna and Swan-Ganz are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. LifeStent is a trademark of Edwards Lifesciences AG and is registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. (PR Newswire)
Patent Rules Put on Hold by Va. Judge Nov 1, 2007
"The USPTO continues to believe that the rules are an important component of modernizing the patent system," Quinn said in a prepared statement. "They are part of a package of initiatives designed to improve the quality and efficiency of the patent process and move American innovation and our economy forward.". (Law.com)
New patents for Fortinet Oct 30, 2007
Security vendor, Fortinet, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company five additional patents for networking inventions, specifically supporting virtualisation. Fortinet acquired five patents from CoSine Communications in a series of transactions between 19 January 2006 and 7 December 2006, strengthening Fortinets intellectual property portfolio. (CRN Australia)
DUSA and River's Edge Announce Settlement Agreement Involving Nicomide(R) Oct 29, 2007
Also, River's Edge will withdraw and cease participating in the re-examination of Nicomide's patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and will consent to the return to DUSA of the entire bond, with all accrued interest, that is currently being held by the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. "DUSA will continue to deploy its strategic Nicomide sales program across the U.S. Our customers and their patients have continued to support Nicomide," concluded Bob Doman. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Destiny Files Watermarking Patent for Industry Standard Play MPE Media Distribution System Oct 26, 2007
The filing date is October 18, 2007 and priority is claimed to October 18, 2006 when the original provisional USPTO application was filed. In addition, the company has filed a PCT application to protect the 2006 priority date outside of North America. (PR Newswire)
