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Fort Lauderdale Based Diabetes Testing Product Manufacturer, Home Diagnostics, Inc. Successfully Defends Against Patent Infringement Litigation
As a Fort Lauderdale patent attorney, I closely follow patenting news relating to the medical device industry as we have several clients in this technology group. Of particular interest is new patent infringment cases filed and their successful resolutions. In this regard, I recently came across a press release by Ft. Lauderdale diabetes testing equipment and supply manufacturer, Home Diagnostics, Inc. regarding a summary judgment in their favor for non-infringement of patents held by Roche Diagnostics Corporation. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana and a link to the full press release by the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida company’s website can be accessed by clicking
Florida Technology Companies Showcase Home Technologies at Electronic House Expo in Orlando, Florida
Interesting read from BusinessWire for those active in Florida’s home innovation industry. The complete article follows below: ARLINGTON, Va., BUSINESSWIRE — More than 45 Florida-based technology companies will showcase their latest home technology products at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2007. Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association’s TechHome Division, the show runs March 8-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Named by Tradeshow Week magazine as one of the fastest growing tradeshows in America, EHX introduces the latest technologies, products and market trends in the custom electronics industry to a growing number of attendees each year. This March, EHX will draw more than 11,000 industry professionals from acros
Marine Equipment Patent for A Lightning Rod
A marine equipment patent has recently issued for a new and novel lightning rod. According to an article posted in yachtinsure.com, this patent is licensed selectively to Marine Lightning Protection Inc. The original lightning rod was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1750. This lightning rod served the purpose of protecting the ships. Franklin later concluded that a lightning rod could shield a building from the strike of a lightning by providing an appropriate path for the current to flow. This scientific technology is still going through modern-day refinements for the marine protection. Ewen Thomson of the University of Florida applied the traditional science that has been used in lightning protection systems for the purpose of ground installations. According to Dr. Thomson, the removal of the invalid key assumptions in the t
Pediwear Gets High Marks with Patent Pending Baby Footwear
Just when you thought there couldn’t be anything new in babies’ footwear, Pediped has achieved patent pending status with a design patent that will cover 30 exclusive, attractive baby shoe designs. Kiddystyle.com touts the near patented footwear as a unique combination of quality, comfort, and style. The premium-grade leather used in the shoes comes with two layers of leather on the soles, along with a foam cushion, which offers special protection to a baby’s feet. The shoes are hand-stitched around the soles to ensure proper ventilation, and it also guarantees endurance to help the shoes survive the toughest of wear and tear. Pediatrician’s recommend Pediped footwear for their soft, cushioned leather soles and velcro fasteners, which are ideal for little ones just learning to walk and are app
Patent Attorneys and Others Breathe Sigh of Relief
The dialogue this week among patent attorneys and others interested in patenting centers around a recent letter from the Department of Commerce in reference to the Patent Reform Act of 2007. This act effects patenting across the U.S. and here in Florida.
West Palm Beach Venture Capitalist Conference
The Palm Beach Post reports that the Florida Venture Forum invited 27 start-up companies to present their business plans at the Florida Venture Capital Conference at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. Two South Florida companies that were schedule to appear where (1) DayJet Corp. of Delray Beach, a company developing on-demand short-haul jet service and founded by Ed Iacobucci, who also created Fort Lauderdale-based software maker Citrix Systems, and (2) Multiply Inc. of Boca Raton, a social networking website aimed at adults who are looking for ways to share photographs and communicate with family and friends. This company was founded by former CBS sportsline.com executive Pete Pezaris. In recent years, the meeting has grown from 800 attendees to 1,200, from 50 registered venture capitalists to 200, and from 19 presenting
Florida Patent Holder Urges Patent Office to Lift Secrecy Ban on Their New Inventions
Secrecy News reports that a Florida company names Space Propulstion Systems, Inc. announced recently that it had peitioned the U.S. Government to lift a secrecy ban that has been imposed on two of its rocket propellant concepts. The government may restrict the publication and dissemination of information regarding new inventions under the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951, if their disclosure could be "detrimental to the national security." There were 4942 invention secrecy orders in effect at the end of fiscal year 2006, according to statistics obtained by Secrecy News from the United States Patent & Trademark Office. In fiscal year 2006, there werre 108 new orders imposed, while 81 existing orders were rescinded. Usually, it is difficult if not impossible to determine which paten
Safe Access Near or Far with Patented Remote Access
Corporate Safe Specialists (CSS) are helping to protect our goods with their patented electronic safe locking mechanism. Send2press.com details CSS’s invention, which involves using a computer to operate an electronic safe lock via a series of electronic signals. This gives users control of their safe even from a remote location. According to President of CSS, Ed McGunn, "This technology will dramatically increase control over safe input and output both onsite and remotely.” It’s also convenient, a big driver in patented innovations these days.