[The Purposes of the United Nations are:] To achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all (…). The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) provides the framework for the World Trade Organization […]

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the increase in direct spending under Patent Reform Act of 2009 (S.515) would total $3 million over the 2010-2019 period. The report was ordered by the Senate Judiciary Committee: SUMMARY Under current law, PTO is authorized to collect a variety of fees for the services it performs. The fee […]

“Eliminate the Patent Restrictions Standing in Your Company’s Way” The Innovation Alliance, a coalition of companies with the stated goal to enhance America’s innovation environment by improving the quality of patents and protecting the integrity of the U.S. patent system, is worried that lawyers (the bad ones, not us) will be lining up to offer […]

Earlier, Amgen tried to stop the importation of recombinant human erythropoietin and derivatives (EPO) by filing a complaint with the International Trade Commission that is was a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Amgen charged that the imported EPO and the process by which it is produced in Europe are covered […]

Forum on Commercializing and Funding Biotechnology Opportunities Faculty, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry supporters are cordially invited to a special event.  A forum is being offered featuring presentations by BioEnterprise of Cleveland with panel discussions by regional venture capitalists and is sponsored by CincyTech in conjunction with BIOSTART. Date:   Thursday, May 28 Time:   4–6:30 p.m. Place:  […]

To empower users to find the relevant patent and technology information and connect people they need to advance technology. ~Mission, Patents.com Patents.com is looking to provide the most comprehensive worldwide source of patent data – to include 450 million searchable, indexed patent pages available in 15 native languages.  It’s a source for patent data and […]

The Gowlings Life Sciences Industry Group is graciously hosting a WebEx webinar on protecting your intellectual property rights and extracting value from your IP. What: Protecting your Intellectual Property in Turbulent Times When: Thursday, May 14th 12:00p.m. -1:00 p.m. Pacific Time 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm. Eastern Time Agenda: Protecting your intellectual property is always […]

See how biotech innovations help heal, fuel, and feed the world.  The 2009 BIO International Convention will take place this month over May 18-21, 2009, Monday-Thursday, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Not a small, intimate affair, the BIO International Convention draws approximately 20,000 industry leaders from 60 countries. This year, the […]