Eleutian moving HQ to Cody Nov 20, 2009
Shane wrote on Nov 19, 2009 9:46 AM:" Mr. Wolz,I am reading the comments here and I don't see anyone saying anything bad about the company. My problem, and that of many others is that something bad already has been done....promising public assistance to a private company. We used to call this wealth redistribution, now it is "recruitment". Orwell would be proud....or sue on intellectual property... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
XOMA Receives NASDAQ Determination Letter Nov 20, 2009
These risks, including those related to inability to comply with NASDAQ's continued listing requirements; the declining and generally unstable nature of current economic conditions; the results of discovery and pre-clinical testing; the timing or results of pending and future clinical trials (including the design and progress of clinical trials; safety and efficacy of the products being tested; action, inaction or delay by the FDA, European or other regulators or their advisory bodies; and... (Primezone Releases)
Editorial: Selling lesson plans boosts limited budgets Nov 20, 2009
Lessons plans that are developed by teachers are their intellectual property and should be treated as such. A 2007 study conducted by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) shows that for the first time in 15 years, the national average salary for teachers reached over the $50,000 mark. (The Daily Campus, CT)
St. Mary's Law School creates exchange program with China Nov 20, 2009
There will be a special focus on the laws governing cross-border sales of goods, dispute resolution, the protection of intellectual property, and investments. Last week in Beijing, the two schools officially signed the cooperative agreement creating the program. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Local manufacturer sues Specialty Silicone Nov 19, 2009
Miranda is a partner at the intellectual property law firm , in Albany. Infringement has been willful, deliberate and intentional, the lawsuit states. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Sale of MS Windows in China to stop Nov 19, 2009
"Microsoft respects intellectual property rights. We use third par 00004000 ty IPs only when we have a legitimate right to do so," the firm said in a statement. Zhongyi Electronic said in a statement on its website that the agreements signed only permitted Microsoft to use its intellectual property in Windows 95, but that the U.S. tech giant used it in subsequent versions of its Chinese Windows operating systems ... China has long been the target of foreign firms seeking to protect their... (India Times)
Chinas ascent traced back to Clinton-era trade deal Nov 19, 2009
China s ascent traced back to Clinton-era trade deal. 4:16 pm November 18, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 19, 2009
Former newspaper editor Andrew Gowers said piracy and counterfeiting was probably the biggest challenge the intellectual property (IP) system faced ... Kieron Sharp, Fact director general, commented: "Film piracy has been seen by some as a "soft" crime yet it brings harm and other serious criminal activity to local communities. "Criminals made over 270m from film piracy in 2005, making this the worst affected single sector for intellectual property crime out of all IP industries. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Interpreting 'risk' in the Massachusetts data protection law Nov 19, 2009
David has practiced law for over twelve years, including technology, privacy, information security and intellectual property law. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. (Search Security, MA)
Microsoft Told to Stop Some Windows Sales in China Nov 19, 2009
"Microsoft respects intellectual property rights. We use third party IPs only when we have a legitimate right to do so," the company said in a statement ... China's small but ambitious technology companies say they are among the biggest victims of piracy and are turning to the courts to help defend their intellectual property. (Newsmax)
Shocking fraud report Nov 19, 2009
Other reported crimes included intellectual property infringement, money laundering, tax fraud, insider trading and espionage. Organisations suffered significant. (iAfrica.com)
Wen: China disagrees to so-called G2 Nov 19, 2009
"We do not pursue trade surplus and I hope the United States would lift its policy of restricting high-tech products exports to China and increase their proportion in the U.S. exports to China. "Meanwhile, our two countries should strengthen mutual investment and cooperation in such fields as energy, environmental protection and high technology for a more balanced bilateral trade," Wen said. The revival of world trade and investment is beneficial to the global effort to cope with the financial... (Xinhuanet, China)
TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent Nov 19, 2009
"We've invested in building a comprehensive patent portfolio to protect our intellectual property, and as the DVR category grows, we will be aggressive in protecting those assets," TiVo CEO Mike Ramsay said in a statement. "The success of our licensing business clearly demonstrates the value the industry has placed on TiVo's technology. It's important that we protect our IP for TiVo and our licensees.". (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Five-step check for nano safety Nov 19, 2009
Research into understanding and preventing risk often has a low priority in the world of technology development, research funding and intellectual property, they say. "Without strategic and targeted risk research, people producing and using nanomaterials could develop unanticipated illness arising from their exposure," the authors warn in Nature. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Microsoft hit by Chinese ruling Nov 19, 2009
"Microsoft respects intellectual property (IP) rights," said the company. "We use third party IPs only when we have a legitimate right to do so.". (BBC News -- Americas)
West seeks new beginnings Nov 19, 2009
Poor infrastructure: transport, telecommunications and power A volatile security situation Pervasive corruption Nascent banking system with limited commercial financing Inconsistent customs procedures High transport costs Little or no enforcement of intellectual property rights Competition from cheap goods and services: Pakistan, China and Iran Shortage of skilled labour and trained personnel Source: World Bank. Mrs Clinton has already made it clear - in public - that US aid is not a given. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Burning ambition Nov 18, 2009
Every four years athletes such as Steve Hooker and Sally McLellan capture Australian hearts and minds and yet they do so as part of an Australian Olympic Committee team with intellectual property owned by the AOC. The revenue they earn from that exposure does not flow back to their sport. Athletics - desperate to create something of its own - this year staged a Battle for the Ashes meet, held on the streets of Newcastle, England, in September. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Oliff & Berridge expands in Alexandria Nov 18, 2009
After considering other options, the intellectual property law firm chose to stay because of its proximity to the Patent and Trademark Office and amenities of Old Town. Meredith LaPier, Pat Marr and Sally Wilson of CB Richard Ellis repped the tenant. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Senegal colossus: Sore point? Nov 18, 2009
Ousseynou Nar Gueye, an expert in intellectual property law, has written articles of protest in Senegalese newspapers, saying Mr Wade has no right to earn royalties from the project. "As a designer, he is entitled to have a payment if ever he was the designer, but this is the down-payment which is paid once," he says. (BBC News -- Africa)
Goldman's Credit Crisis Mea Culpa Nov 18, 2009
A Chinese court yesterday ordered Microsoft to cease selling some versions of its Windows operating system after it ruled that the company had infringed the intellectual property rights of Zhongyi Electronic, a Beijing-based software company. The surprise decision centred around two Chinese character fonts developed by Zhongyi that were not covered by a licence agreement between the software makers and "has renewed worries among foreign patent experts about Chinas management of IPR disputes,"... (Slate)
S'pore must become nerve centre in Asia for business, innovation, talent: SM Goh Nov 18, 2009
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China Court Rules Against Microsoft in IPR Case: Report Nov 18, 2009
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Chinese court has ruled that Microsoft infringed a Chinese software maker's intellectual property rights in a surprise decision that has renewed concerns about China's management of IPR disputes, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The paper reported Microsoft's use of two Chinese fonts developed by Zhongyi Electronic, a Beijing-based software company, was not covered by a license agreement between the two, the Beijing No 1 Intermediary People's Court said in a... (ABC News -- Business)
News Stories Nov 18, 2009
Intellectual Property Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Intellectual Property)
Titan Medical Inc. Announces Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Nov 18, 2009
After having successfully completed Phase B prototype of Amadeus in 2008, Titan further pursued key strategic relationships and carrying on efforts to secure its intellectual property through the patent process in Q3 2009. Titan Medical Inc. is focused on the development and commercialization of robotic surgical technologies. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
China rules against Microsoft Nov 18, 2009
Surprise decision renews intellectual property rights worries in China. Microsoft has a long history of fighting for the protection of its own intellectual property rights in China ... A Chinese court has ruled that Microsoft infringed a Chinese software maker's intellectual property rights in a surprise decision that has renewed worries among foreign patent experts about China's management of IPR disputes. (CNN -- International)
Internet inches closer to 'internationalization'... Nov 18, 2009
"There will also be issues to deal with: linguistic, technical, legal, related to intellectual property and many other big challenges," Kamel told reporters on the sidelines of the IGF.. The Fourth Meeting of the IGF groups more than 1,500 representatives of government, advocacy groups, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to discuss the future of the Internet. (The Drudge Report)
Atul Chaturvedi, Steel Secretary Nov 18, 2009
We should be claimants of intellectual property (IP) rights, rather than keep buying technology. We have to invest in Rch is expensive but necessary in order to move up the IP chain too. (India Times)
Evotec Wins German Government Research Grant Nov 18, 2009
In particular, the risks and uncertainties include, among other things: risks that the Company may be unable to reduce its cash burn through recent restructuring and cost containment measures and may not recognize the results of such measures within the expected timeframe; risks that product candidates may fail in the clinic or may not be successfully marketed or manufactured; the risk that we will not achieve the anticipated benefits of our collaborations, partnerships and acquisitions in the... (Primezone Releases)
* Microsoft violated Chinese companys rights: court Nov 18, 2009
A Chinese court has found Microsoft Corp infringed a Chinese companys intellectual property rights by including certain fonts in its operating systems ... The US has been pressing China for tougher intellectual property law enforcement ... The court rejected Zhongyis claim that Microsofts use of Zhengma software, which enables computer users to type Chinese characters using Western keyboards, also violated its intellectual property rights. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
What the dickens? Nov 18, 2009
Vast majorities of industry participants opposing its view didn't understand the merits of a free market for books that gave authors one year of royalties before overseas publishers can profit from their intellectual property, cherry-pick the successes and pay the authors nothing ... Foreign and local owners of trademarks and other intellectual property relating to imports other than books have done a much better job of protecting themselves from parallel imports through the mechanism of... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
•State's higher education research an investment Nov 18, 2009
Since World War II, major research universities have been the primary drivers for advancing engineering, technology, medicine and intellectual property. When aligned with the demands of Indiana's work force, our research universities can spur economic development, contribute to Indiana's human capital, attract talented workers to Indiana and encourage the transfer of technology to the private sector. (The Daily Journal)
Enigma Diagnostics Showcases Its Unique Fully Automated rtPCR Based ML (Mini-Laboratory) Instrument For Point-of-Care Testing at MEDICA 2009 In Dusseldorf, Germany Nov 18, 2009
Enigma's commercialization strategy is to maximize revenues from a continuous flow of market leading rapid diagnostic point-of care instrument and assay platforms, based on unique technologies and underpinned by its broad Intellectual Property portfolio. Enigma will partner with market leaders where global penetration of markets is required and where appropriate, will engage regional partners and build in-house sales and marketing capability to direct distribution of its products. (Canada Newswire)
Court rules against MS in font case Nov 17, 2009
BEIJING: A Chinese court has ruled Microsoft Corp. infringed a Chinese company's intellectual property rights by including certain fonts in its operating systems, the companies confirmed Tuesday ... The US has been pressing China for tougher intellectual property law enforcement ... "Microsoft respects intellectual property rights... We believe our license agreements with the plaintiff cover our use of the fonts.". (India Times)
* Donohue urges boosting US trade ties Nov 17, 2009
In recent years, Taiwan has made some important progress in creating a stronger environment for business by improving intellectual property protection and acceding to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, Donohue said. But obstacles remain to even closer economic and commercial ties between the two economies. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Succession Planning in the C-suite Lagging, According to Korn/Ferry Executive Quiz Nov 17, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17 /CNW/ -- The most recent Executive Quiz results released today by the Korn/Ferry Institute indicate the majority of companies are not prepared for succession in the C-suite. " Illustrating the risk of operating without a succession plan, the majority (68 percent) of executives said that the departure of their current CEO/president would be extremely or somewhat damaging to the company. Only 21 percent said it would not be damaging, while 11 percent said it would be... (Canada Newswire)
Sterling Shoes Income Fund (TSX:SSI.UN): Fund Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results Nov 17, 2009
A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following factors: general economic conditions and markets and, in particular, the potential impact of the current economic downtown, the cost and availability of capital, the possibility of deterioration in the Company's working capital position, the impact on the Company's liquidity if it were to go offside of the covenants in its... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Parker: Visiting Obama ought to bring up China's forced-abortion practices Nov 17, 2009
A petite wife and mother - as well as a Yale-educated lawyer - Littlejohn gave up her intellectual property practice in San Francisco following a life-altering illness to become a full-time activist for Chinese women. She is remarkably buoyant considering the knowledge she has absorbed. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Coming events Nov 17, 2009
QUALIFYING FOR FEDERAL GRANTS, a High Technology Development Corp. four-day conference to train small businesses how to compete for federal research and development grants: Nov. 16 at Hale Koa Hotel, Nov. 17 at Maui Research ology Center (Khei), Nov. 19 at King Kamehameha Hotel (Hilo) and Nov. 20 at Honolulu Community College (federal cost accounting and intellectual property management workshops); $120. Registration: or 539-3794. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Rembrandt: We Agreed To Drop Patent Claims On Cable Modems Nov 17, 2009
The firm defends itself as providing ;an opportunity for patent owners to receive a return on their creativity by investing significant resources to enforce intellectual property rights against those who infringe their discoveries. Rembrandt said its failure to win the DOCSIS case ;has no bearing on Rembrandt;s and its affiliates; continued commitment to advocate fiercely on behalf of patent owners whose rights have been violated. (Multichannel News)
Oates, Clark and Knotts featured in MSU lecture Nov 17, 2009
He received his master's of law in Patent and Trade Regulation Law from the George Washington University National Law Center in Washington, D.C. Clark's practice focuses on high technology matters and intellectual property law (patent, trademark and copyright) in the United States and abroad ... A substantial portion of Clark's experience relates to counseling clients with regard to intellectual property portfolio development and business strategies including the preparation and prosecution of... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Ballard Announces Distribution Agreement for Telecom Backup Power in India Nov 16, 2009
We feel as strongly as ever that a substantial market opportunity exists for fuel cells in India. " Hal Koyama, IdaTech's Chief Executive Officer said, "We are looking forward to supplying ACME with our ElectraGen(TM) natural gas and hydrogen systems, both of which incorporate Ballard's fuel cell stacks. (Canada Newswire)
New small firms 'need tax break' Nov 16, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES * Entrepreneurs bask in political approbation - 3 hrs ago Royal Mail faces threat of VAT charges on business contracts - 6 hrs ago Scotland should be a tax-free zone for start-up investors, says LSE boss - 8 hrs ago Presenting one of the unsung heroes of the British small enterprise community - 8 hrs ago * Intellectual property structures prosper in Cyprus; Cyprus emerges in the global shipping industry - 36 hrs ago * Requires registration. SHARED. (BBC News -- Business)
Perfect World Announces Third Quarter 2009 Unaudited Financial Results Nov 16, 2009
Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our limited operating history, our ability to develop and operate new games that are commercially successful, the growth of the online game market and the continuing market acceptance of our games and in-game items in China and elsewhere, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our ability to respond to competitive pressure, our ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
China hits out at US protectionism Nov 16, 2009
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'Indian IT can compete globally' Nov 15, 2009
"We will grow from the current $50 billion to about $200 billion by 2020. However, companies will need to shift their stance and become more focused on intellectual property and have an increased global presence.". According to him, Indian educational institutions will also have to produce quality graduates to fuel this growth rather than creating thousands of engineers whose knowledge and skill levels are, at best, mediocre. (India Times)
The fcc chairman should have a look into the way things are ran in the little... Nov 15, 2009
" Submitted by: Anonymous 11/14/2009 3:43:44 PM EST Location: milford ct Occupation: self employed The fcc chairman should have a look into the way things are ran in the little city of Milford CT.Not only are communications stifled one of the local providers,Cablevision institutes a policy of sending electronic bullets to damage equipment of certain households that engage in regular p2p activities.I hope they set up strict fines and penalties for companies that don't adhere to guidelines set... (Multichannel News)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 14, 2009
Former newspaper editor Andrew Gowers said piracy and counterfeiting was probably the biggest challenge the intellectual property (IP) system faced ... Kieron Sharp, Fact director general, commented: "Film piracy has been seen by some as a "soft" crime yet it brings harm and other serious criminal activity to local communities. "Criminals made over 270m from film piracy in 2005, making this the worst affected single sector for intellectual property crime out of all IP industries. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Mountain West Conference Announces Week 10 Football Fan Favorite Photo Contest Winner Nov 14, 2009
Participants retain ownership rights to their photos, and submissions cannot violate the privacy or intellectual property rights of any person or entity. The MWC reserves the right to remove photos at any time that are not in compliance with the Contest Rules. (Themwc.com)
Strong China ties vital to economy Nov 14, 2009
As Chinese companies begin developing more of their own new technologies, they will share a growing interest with American companies in strong protections for intellectual property. And these protections will be especially important as our countries work together to meet the need for clean energy technologies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
God's memo for Kevin and Joe Nov 14, 2009
First of all - I am going to have to ask that you respect some basic intellectual property tenets. I'm happy for you to lift my ideas, but I'd like to see them acknowledged where possible. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
SIIA, Adobe Take Online Pirates to Court Nov 14, 2009
"These six lawsuits represent the latest battle in SIIA's fight to protect its members, and consumers, from software piracy," Keith Kupferschmid, SIIA's senior vice president of intellectual property policy and enforcement, said in a statement. "Sellers in these cases have swindled both consumers and Adobe by illegally copying or selling well-known Adobe software products.". (SmallBusinessComputing)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 14, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Fake Verizon 'balance-checker' is a Trojan Nov 14, 2009
Robert McMillan, IDG News Service\San Francisco Bureau. Friday, November 13, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Research and Markets: This Essential Report on Broadcasting in the Philippines is Now Available Nov 14, 2009
In March 2006, CASBAA and the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) signed an agreement that reinforced their partnership to promote and protect intellectual property rights in the pay TV industry ... The CASBAA and the PCTA planned to jointly organise a Philippine Pay TV Summit later in 2006 in order to raise industry and public sector awareness on intellectual property issues for cable, satellite and broadband markets in the Philippines ... Maguindanao Skycable was one of several... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Signs say nation at risk Nov 14, 2009
Intellectual property rights,copyrights, that sort of thing. Do you believe in property rights, don't you. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Perfect World Announces Shareholder Resolutions Adopted at 2009 Annual General Meeting Nov 14, 2009
Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our limited operating history, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our ability to respond to competitive pressure, changes of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Perfect World... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Infy eyes US insurance with $38 m buy Nov 14, 2009
This acquisition plays an very important role in strengthening our strategy of platform-based services, along with giving us a lot of intellectual property, agreed Mr Chaudhary. This is not the first time Infosys has made an acquisition for ramping up its back-office business. (India Times)
TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent Nov 14, 2009
"We've invested in building a comprehensive patent portfolio to protect our intellectual property, and as the DVR category grows, we will be aggressive in protecting those assets," TiVo CEO Mike Ramsay said in a statement. "The success of our licensing business clearly demonstrates the value the industry has placed on TiVo's technology. It's important that we protect our IP for TiVo and our licensees.". (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Five-step check for nano safety Nov 14, 2009
Research into understanding and preventing risk often has a low priority in the world of technology development, research funding and intellectual property, they say. "Without strategic and targeted risk research, people producing and using nanomaterials could develop unanticipated illness arising from their exposure," the authors warn in Nature. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Nov 13, 2009
Antitrust and intellectual property fights come to an end for now. AMD will drop pending litigation, and Intel will "abide by" a long list of prohibitions. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Hemisphere GPS Reports Q3 2009 Results Nov 13, 2009
CALGARY, Nov. 13 /CNW/ - (TSX: HEM) Hemisphere GPS, a designer and manufacturer of advanced GPS products, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. This has generated a negative impact on revenues relative to 2008. (Canada Newswire)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 13, 2009
Former newspaper editor Andrew Gowers said piracy and counterfeiting was probably the biggest challenge the intellectual property (IP) system faced ... Kieron Sharp, Fact director general, commented: "Film piracy has been seen by some as a "soft" crime yet it brings harm and other serious criminal activity to local communities. "Criminals made over 270m from film piracy in 2005, making this the worst affected single sector for intellectual property crime out of all IP industries. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
The Keg Royalties Income Fund Announces November 2009 Cash Distribution Nov 13, 2009
The Fund indirectly owns certain trademarks and other related intellectual property used by Keg Restaurants Ltd. ("KRL") in its Keg Steakhouses & Bars. In exchange for the use of those trademarks, KRL pays the Fund a royalty equal to 4% of the sales of all Keg restaurants in the royalty pool. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Xtreme Coil Achieves Record Third Quarter EBITDA and Operating Days and Provides Update Nov 13, 2009
The United States Patent and Trademark office has issued six patents, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has issued two patents and jurisdictions in Eurasia have issued one patent to Xtreme Coil. In addition, Xtreme Coil has more than 60 patent-related applications in the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Turbo Power Systems Inc. (TPS) Announces Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended 30 September 2009 Nov 13, 2009
We seek to maintain our technology lead through our strong intellectual property position, which will act as a barrier against competitors, and by continuing to invest in technology development. However, there can be no assurance that our present or future issued patents will protect our technology lead. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
