Archive for 2007
Patents – indicators of R&D and innovation
In the backdrop of patent application surges and a boom in medical patents, a report titled ‘The Means to Compete’ by the Economist Intelligence Unit of The Economist, sheds some light on the relation between patents and innovation, an issue which is generating considerable debate at this time. ..the indicators used in the index—public and private expenditure on R&D, and... Read More
Physician Patents Lawsuit Deterrance System and Method
Hats off to Philippa Kennealy, M.D., of The Entrepreneural MD blog for pointing out a patented system and method of reducing medical malpractice claims developed by neurosurgeon Jeffrey Segal, M.D., founder of Medical Justice. Results of the patented technology are already in for Florida physicians according to the blog posting: The results speak for themselves – 10 to 15% of... Read More
Florida Medical Patent Explosion on the Horizon
As a Florida patent attorney, I try to keep an ear to the ground on new developments in Florida that are relevant to my practice of intellectual property in the state. The potential increase in Florida’s biotech patenting activity is one such development. In a recent post in the BioHealth Investor, Florida is touted as one of the country’s next biotech hubs. According to the... Read More
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, ... Read More
