IPNews® – Amarin Corporation has been granted a patent for its elevated triglycerides treatment last week by the USPTO.
AMR101, its best-in-class prescription treatment for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, is currently undergoing FDA approval. A decision by the FDA for approval of AMR101 is expected in July. To continue reading, click: Amarin Cardiovascular Patent Issues
IPNews® – The war between the United States and Cuba over the trademark Havana Club appears to be nearing an end.
The registration for the Cuban-owned rum brand name expired in 2006, but Cuba claims it has been prevented from renewing its trademark with the USPTO. The case was litigated and a decision was handed down in favor of the U.S. on May 14th. The name Havana Club could be available for new ownership and registration as early as June 13, 2012. To continue reading, click: U.S. v. Cuba Trademark War
IPNews® – Angie’s List initiated a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court last week against its competitor ServiceMagic.
The lawsuit alleges trademark infringement, disparagement and dilution, unfair competition and unjust enrichment. Angie’s List is seeking an injunction and monetary damages related to use of sponsored links and keywords. To continue reading, click: Angie’s List Trademark Lawsuit
IPNews® – Apple is suing Samsung for patent infringement alleging that among other things, its rival has copied the iconic look and design of its best selling iPhone.
Among the issues in the case is the “Cheech and Chong” test. The judge is said to have elicited muffled laughter from the courtroom when he asked in the style of the two famous comedians, “ Does it look like it, feel like it, smell like it?” To continue reading, click: Cheech and Chong Patent Test
IPNews® – Washington website Demstore.com is being sued for trademark infringement by the Obama Re-election Campaign Committee.
In the lawsuit filed last Friday, it is alleged that several Obama related trademarks are being illegally used on the website. The Obama Re-election Campaign Committee is seeking an injunction preventing further sales, as well as unspecified damages. To continue reading, click: Obama Committee Sues Demstore.com
IPNews® – Cisco Systems filed a patent infringment lawsuit last week against digital video recording company TiVo.
Cisco is seeking declaratory relief that its products are based on its own patents and do not infringe on the technology included in TiVo’s patents. TiVo currently has multiple lawsuits pending against Cisco customers over the technology for its digital video recorders. To continue reading, click: Cisco Sues Tivo Over Patents
IPNews® – La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company was granted Patent Number 8,187,642 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for compositions of modified pectins.
This is the third patent by La Jolla Pharmaceutical that attempts to develop a reduction in the growth rate of cancer. The company is attempting to develop innovative therapies using the galectin family of proteins. To continue reading, click: La Jolla Pharmaceutical Nabs Patent
IPNews® – Cohera Medical announced that it has been awarded a patent for its hydrophilic biodegradable surgical adhesives.
A wide range of adhesive products are covered in the patent that are easy to use, completely synthetic, restorable by the human body, and can be used in a number of different surgical applications. The inventions included in the patent were designed as alternatives when traditional stitching and stapling methods cannot be used or may not be as desirable. To continue reading, click: Cohera Medical Awarded Patent
IPNews® – After a game winning performance in February 2012 against the New Jersey Nets, the ‘Linsanity’ over Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks point guard, began.
Shortly thereafter, Several trademark applications were filed for ‘Linsanity’ by persons other than Lin. Recently the U.S. Patent and Trademark issued office actions demonstrating that only Jeremy Lin’s application will be approved. To continue reading, click: Stop the Linsanity
IPNews® – Neology, an RFID technology company, has filed a second patent lawsuit against Federal Signal and related companies.
Neology already has a lawsuit pending alleging infringement of six of its U.S. patents. The new lawsuit involves the alleged infringement of two of Neology’s Radio Frequency Identification patents. To continue reading, click: Neology Files 2nd Patent Complaint