Trovagene, Inc., Announces Issuance of European Patent for Detection of Pathogenic Infections

Trovagene, Inc., Announces Issuance of European Patent for Detection of Pathogenic Infections
SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trovagene, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TROV), a developer of trans-renal molecular diagnostics, announced it has received notice of issuance of European Patent No. 2216416 …

Nitto Denko Obtains US Patent for Antifibrotic Therapies with Molecular Targeting DDS Technology
Japan's leading diversified materials manufacturer, Nitto Denko Corporation , today announced that a basic patent regarding the company's epoch-making antifibrotic therapy has been successfully registered in the USA.

James J. Ralabate, patent attorney formerly with Xerox
James J. Ralabate of East Amherst, a patent attorney who formerly was director of patents for Xerox Corp., died Wednesday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst, after a short illness. He was 84.

Apple wins patent for 4G MacBook connectivity
The company's patent relates to the way the antenna is housed in the computer, which in this case, is in a cavity behind the bezel.

Nokia Loses UK Patent Appeal Against IPCom, Repercussions Debated
London's Court of Appeal has dismissed Nokia's attempt to overturn a ruling that it infringed on an IPCom patent. Nokia said the decision won't affect its…

US Patent Office Re-Exam Concludes RPost Proof of Delivery Patent Valid
LOS ANGELES, CA– – RPost, the inventor of Registered Email services, announced today that the US Patent Office has concluded the RPost '219 proof of delivery patent is patentable with all 89 claims deemed …

Excentus Files Patent and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit against QuikTrip Corporation, Midax, Inc. and Others
Excentus Corporation has filed a patent and trademark infringement lawsuit against QuikTrip Corporation, Midax, Inc. and several companies operating Price Chopper grocery stores.

Daniel B. Ravicher: Is Obama's Patent Reform Hurting American Small Businesses
While I would never — and have never — advocated for abolishing the patent system, because that would be throwing the baby out with the bath water, we do need to fix our patent system so that it rewards innovation, not manipulation.

Nokia loses UK patent appeal against IPCom
London's Court of Appeal has dismissed Nokia's attempt to overturn a ruling that it infringed on an IPCom patent. Nokia said the decision won't affect its current products, but IPCom doesn't agree and is continuing to seek an injunction against all Nokia 3G phones, it said.

Rembrandt IP Management Announces Patent Infringement Lawsuit Naming Slot Machine Manufacturer and Casinos
Rembrandt IP Management announced today that its affiliate, Rembrandt Gaming Technologies, LP has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

Nitto Denko Obtains US Patent for Antifibrotic Therapies with Molecular Targeting DDS Technology

Nitto Denko Obtains US Patent for Antifibrotic Therapies with Molecular Targeting DDS Technology
Japan's leading diversified materials manufacturer, Nitto Denko Corporation , today announced that a basic patent regarding the company's epoch-making antifibrotic therapy has been successfully registered in the USA.

AOL to give shareholders all proceeds from patent bonanza
AOL will give 100% of the proceeds from its $1 billion patent sale "directly back to shareholders," CEO Tim Armstrong said Wednesday, but the details are still being worked out.

US Patent Office Re-Exam Concludes RPost Proof of Delivery Patent Valid
LOS ANGELES, CA– – RPost, the inventor of Registered Email services, announced today that the US Patent Office has concluded the RPost '219 proof of delivery patent is patentable with all 89 claims deemed …

General Patent Corporation Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit with Giesecke & Devrient America
General Patent Corporation , a leading patent licensing and enforcement firm, settled a patent infringement lawsuit filed on behalf of its subsidiary, Leighton Technologies LLC , with Giesecke & Devrient America, Inc.

Does Twitter have a secret patent strategy?
Twitter says that it will only use patents defensively, but why does only one of its applications appear in public?

Apple Patent Filings: Creepy Haptic Feedback, a 'Jelly Roll' Battery and Desktop Mini
A trifecta of curious Apple patent applications filed through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this morning. One patent is for a haptic feedback system that makes a mockery of current tactile implementations.

Today s e-Reads: Patent Fight is Battle for Oracle s Future, Dissing Zuckerberg
Oracle s patent battle against Google is a Fight about Oracle s future, The New York Times reports.

Understanding The Patent System

Understanding The Patent System
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which can be a product or a process that gives a new technical solution to a problem. In exchange for a full disclosure of the invention, a patent provides protection to the owner of the invention for 20 years.

Trend-Setting Patent Plays: SEFE Inc. (SEFE), VirnetX Holding Corp. (VHC), and InterDigital Inc. (IDCC)
NEWARK, DELAWARE– – As SEFE, Inc. goes about the business of assembling a patent portfolio to stake its claim in atmospheric energy, a number of patent-related developments continue to hit the market. …

Coloplast Wins Patent Infringement Verdict Against Generic Medical Devices, Inc.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Coloplast North America today announced that a federal court jury in Tacoma, Wash., ruled that Generic Medical Devices, Inc. (GMD) was infringing on a Coloplast …

NanoViricides Announces Issuance of a Fundamental Patent in the USA
NanoViricides, Inc. announced today that a fundamental patent, on which the nanoviricides technology is based, is due to be issued in the USA on May 8, 2012.

General Patent Corporation Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit with Giesecke & Devrient America
General Patent Corporation , a leading patent licensing and enforcement firm, settled a patent infringement lawsuit filed on behalf of its subsidiary, Leighton Technologies LLC , with Giesecke & Devrient America, Inc.

Yahoo's Patent Litigation Plan Backfires
? Image via CrunchBase ? In a desperate attempt to increase revenue, first threatened and then pursued a patent infringement lawsuit against longtime business partner Facebook. probably thought the timing for a shakedown was ideal and that Facebook would quickly capitulate into a settlement. After all, with plans to go public as early as May …

Does Twitter have a secret patent strategy?
Twitter says that it will only use patents defensively, but why does only one of its applications appear in public?