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Court Ruling Could Speed Pharma Patent Process in Brazil

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
March 03, 2011 20:36

Article 229-C of the Brazilian IP Law establishes the need of a “prior approval” by the Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária – ANVISA (the Brazilian regulatory agency responsible for the approval of drugs) – for the issuance of a patent in the pharmaceutical area. This requirement...

The Patentability of Biological Materials in Australia

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 25, 2011 21:25

Recently, Vaughan Barlow details the ramifications of the Patent Amendment (Human Genes and Biological Materials) Bill (2010), currently being debated before the Australian parliament. The Bill seeks to ban the patenting of all biological material that is “identical or substantially identical to...

Crunch Time For Patent Reform Act

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 24, 2011 18:10

It looks like The Patent Reform Act of 2011 (not to be confused with the the Patent Reform Act of 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 …) will be on the Senate floor for an up-or-down vote in the next week or so. So, is it good for American inventors or bad?  It depends on who’s interest [...] Related...

Supreme Court To Address Standard For Induced Patent Infringement

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 23, 2011 16:35

In a paper published by the Washington Legal Foundation, entitled Supreme Court To Address Standard For Induced Patent Infringement, Brian Pandya of Wiley Rein LLP present an examination of Global-Tech Appliances Inc. v. SEB, S.A. The U.S. Supreme Court will hold oral argument in the case today....

Hey Colonel, Facebook Me the 11 Secret Herbs & Spices

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 17, 2011 16:52

Protecting your intellectual property from the slimy fingers of social media. I recall one particular Monday morning at the beginning of the 7th grade being sat down by our year adviser in the largest science lab to be told it was finally time to pick a topic for my individual project. Almost...

Patent Translation 101

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 15, 2011 15:01

Translation has traditionally been one of the more over-looked aspects of the patent and intellectual property business, but with the IP landscape continuing to grow and expand across international borders, it has become a vital part of the overall “IP workflow.” Whether it’s translating a patent...

Book Review Moday: International Copyright

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 15, 2011 02:39

The reference International Copyright by Paul Goldstein and Bernt Hugenholtz (2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, USA; 592 pages) is a book for professionals involved with international intellectual property transactions or litigation.  This volume covers all areas of international copyright law...

Harlequin Kiss Patent: An Interview with Inventor Michelle Renaud

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 11, 2011 21:03

Just before Valentine’s Day, Harlequin Books is hoping to obtain a patent on the very foundation of the romantic holiday: the kiss. The book publisher announced it has submitted a patent application for the “Essential Romantic Kiss” to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  The application...

SiNApSE Fires in India

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 10, 2011 15:36

Keeping up with intellectual property today means taking a more global perspective.  This is especially true in countries emerging as large producers of intellectual property.  The SiNApSE blog features a wealth of information on the patents and other intellectual property in India.  This blog,...

WH Establishes IP Enforcement Advisory Committees, Infringers Yawn

Stephen Albainy-Jenei
February 09, 2011 16:57

The White House issued an Executive Order establishing two Intellectual Property advisory committees, including the formation of an inter-agency Senior Intellectual Property Enforcement Advisory Committee. The senior advisory committee comprises cabinet level officials from State, Treasury,...