Allowance of US Patent on Isobaric Tandem Mass Tags

30.07.2007

The USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance for Proteome Sciences' US patent application in isobaric mass labeling for its tandem mass tags entitled “Mass Labels”.

IMPAX Announces Ruling Related to Generic Rilutek

29.07.2007

A US Court has ruled that an Aventis Pharmaceutical's patent related to the treatment of Lou Gehrig's disease, is not invalid on the grounds of anticipation.

Record Seizure of Illegal Copying Equipment in Rome

23.07.2007

IFPI announced in a press release that the Police in Rome secured a record seizure of illegal CD and DVD reproduction equipment. The Anti-Piracy Unit of the city’s police force was assisted by experts from the music, film and software federations in seizing 113 burners, the largest haul of such illegal apparatus in its history.

USPTO & US Chamber Hold Seminars on Counterfeiting and Piracy

23.07.2007

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the US Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to present free one-day seminars in Seattle, Burlington (VT) and Los Angeles, a press release by the Office stated.

Acer Files Patent Infringement Counterclaim Against Hewlett-Packard in US

23.07.2007

Acer Inc. has filed a counterclaim on July 19, 2007 with the reason of patent infringement against Hewlett-Packard Development Co. (HP) before the US Eastern District of Texas Court, a press release by Acer stated.

HP Resolves Ink Cartridge Patent Infringement Dispute

23.07.2007

Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced in a Thursday press release that it has resolved a patent infringement lawsuit against German-based InkTec GmbH Zentrale and PCE Group regarding inks used in the refilling of certain HP inkjet cartridges.