The Philippines Backs Senate Move to Fast Track Passage of Cheaper Medicines Bill

24.09.2007

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IP Philippines) supports the Senate’s move to fast track hearings for the passage into law a bill amending the Intellectual Property Code. The amendments will help make medicines accessible and affordable to the Filipinos.

American Red Cross Files Response to J&J Lawsuit

23.09.2007

In its legal response to Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) recent lawsuit, the American Red Cross announced that the Congress and Federal government have long recognized the right of the charity to use the Red Cross emblem on products sold to support its mission. It requested a dismissal of several counts on legal grounds.

US and Swedish Patent Offices Cooperate on International Search and Examination Services

19.09.2007

The USPTO and the Swedish PRV have begun a pilot project to test the feasibility of the PRV performing search and examination services for the USPTO on international applications filed with the USPTO under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

P&G Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Against Kraft Foods

16.09.2007

The Procter & Gamble Company has filed a legal motion for a preliminary injunction in the August 07 patent lawsuit against Kraft Foods Inc. P&G is alleging that the new plastic container for Maxwell House coffee directly infringes a P&G patent on Folgers Coffee. The new motion allows the district court to quickly intervene to stop continued and further infringement of P&G's patent.

Canadian Court Finds Infringement of Lipitor Crystal Form Patent

13.09.2007

Canadian Federal Court in Toronto has granted the Pfizer’s application for an order preventing Ranbaxy from launching its product until expiration of the patent (Canadian Patent No. 2,220,018) in July 2016.

First Time in Jordan, Software Pirate Imprisoned

13.09.2007

Jordanian Courts, for the first time ever sentenced a computer system builder sued by Microsoft for hard-disk-loading pirated software on computers to a three-month jail term and a fine of US$1400.