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Congress Decides to Withhold Funds from USPTO

Christian Moffitt
May 10, 2011 23:43

In a move that will effect the entire patent community, Congress has decided not to give the United States Patent and Trademark Office (" USPTO") access to all of the funds it will collect this fiscal year. Specifically, Congress authorized Public Law 112-10, which calls for withholding...

UpcomingTown Hall Discussion with CDRH - May 5, 2011

Christian Moffitt
April 01, 2011 03:32

By way of follow-up to our earlier post regarding changes to the 510k process, we wanted to make sure that those who are following us are aware of an upcoming town hall style discussion being held by the Director of CDRH.  This public meeting will be held on May 5, 2011 from 8 AM to 12 PM at...

FDA Releases Statement on Enforcement Discretion Regarding Makena

Christian Moffitt
April 01, 2011 03:05

In early February of this year, FDA approved a drug to help prevent premature birth in women who have had at least one preterm delivery.  Manufactured by KV Pharmaceutical, which developed the drug with substantial assistance from the federal government, approval of the drug was...

Follow-up on Senate Reform of Patent Laws

Christian Moffitt
March 08, 2011 18:33

            The Senate is poised to have a final vote this Wednesday on the patent reform bill. As we discussed last week, this bill is designed to considerably revamp U.S. patent practice for the first time in almost 60...

Senate Considering Patent Reform

Lindette Hassan
March 02, 2011 20:33

The Senate is taking up the Patent Reform Act, a bill sponsored by Judiciary Committee Chairman Senator Patrick Leahy, Senator Orrin Hatch, and Senator Chuck Grassley.  This legislation is designed to overhaul the U.S. patent system and bring the patent system in line with 21st century...

FDA and Xavier University Team Up for MedCon 2011

Christian Moffitt
February 28, 2011 15:49

On May 3, 2011, FDA and Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio will once again team up to hold MedCon.  The goal is to bring together as many members of the global medical device community together to openly dicuss pressing issues facing the industry.  Leading FDA officials and field...

Lorillard and Reynolds Sue to Halt Regulation Based on Upcoming Report on Menthol Cigarettes

Christian Moffitt
February 28, 2011 15:36

Unsurprisingly, Lorillard, Inc. and Reynolds American, Inc.'s R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company unit filed suit against FDA regarding an upcoming advisory panel board that will likely recommend a ban on menthol cigarettes.  Lorillard's top seller is the Newport brand and Reynolds sells, among...

Upcoming Meeting and Live Webcast on the Medical Device Innovation Initiative

Christian Moffitt
February 28, 2011 15:32

FDA will hold a meeting on March 15, 2011 in Silver Spring, Maryland about its Medical Device Innovation Initiative.  The purpose of the Medical Device Innovation Initiative is to assure that American patients have timely access to new technologies and next-gen products, while insuring the...

FDA Greenlights Mobile Radiology App

Lindette Hassan
February 11, 2011 14:09

The United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has recently approved a mobile radiology application for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, all manufactured by Apple, Inc. This application is the first of its kind and is designed to allow physicians to view medical images and...

USPTO to Open New Satellite Office

Lindette Hassan
December 21, 2010 13:50

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is opening its first ever satellite office in Detroit, Michigan, in 2011. The new office is expected to create more than 100 new jobs in its first year and to provide a boost to the region’s economy.   The satellite...