Patent covers successful integration of an external DNA sequence into the chromosome of eukaryotic cells using CRISPR Similar patents pending in other countries; anticipate favorable outcomes Billerica, Massachusetts — MilliporeSigma today announced that the Australian Patent Office has granted the company patent rights relating to the use of CRISPR in a genomic integration method for eukaryotic cells. The […]
Quantitative, label-free characterization system covered by patent enables sensitive kinetic binding and affinity data for life science research. San Diego, CA The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent No. 9,618,476 to Nanomedical Diagnostics, a biotech company pioneering label-free graphene biosensors for use in drug discovery. The patent covers any holistic graphene […]
Oxford Nanopore has initiated its first legal proceedings in Europe against Pacific Biosciences* for infringement of EP1192453, which Oxford Nanopore has an exclusive right to commercialise under a license agreement with Harvard University. *refers to Pacific Biosciences Inc of California and Pacific Biosciences Ltd (UK).
Spectro Scientific Wins Patent for Extending LaserNet Fines® Particle Analysis Technology with Ferrous Particle Measurement Capability (Chelmsford, MA) Spectro Scientific, one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil, fuel, and processed water analysis instrumentation and software, has been awarded U.S. patent 9,274,041, “Particle counter and classification system”, to extend the LaserNet Fines® particle analysis technology […]
Biotage has won a long-running patent dispute against competitor CEM. The dispute originates from 2011 when Biotage challenged the validity of claims in two process patents filed by CEM in Europe and Japan relating to a method of microwave assisted solid phase peptide synthesis. In May 2013, CEM prematurely claimed to have won the patent […]
Spectro Scientific Wins Patent for Coolant and Diesel Exhaust Fluid Measurement Method Used in its CoolCheckTM 2 Analyzer (Chelmsford, MA) Spectro Scientific, one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil, fuel, and processed water analysis instrumentation and software, has been awarded U.S. patent 9,448,112 B2 for a method to measure two key vehicle fluids. The patent […]
Company Holds Largest IP Portfolio Encompassing Processor-Based Analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing Data SAN DIEGO – Edico Genome, creator of the world’s first processor designed to analyze next-generation sequencing data, today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued an additional five, foundational patents surrounding the DRAGEN™ platform for analysis and storage of genomic data. […]
“It’s another pore excuse for a lawsuit,” said Dr Gordon Sanghera, CEO. ” We believe this is another frivolous lawsuit brought by a competitor nervous about our superior technology. I would like to assure all our customers that this and other actions will not disrupt our commercial operations.” New: GridION – a real time, ultra-long […]
ABB has uncovered a sophisticated criminal scheme related to a significant embezzlement and misappropriation of funds in its South Korean subsidiary. The treasurer of the South Korean subsidiary is suspected of forging documentation and colluding with third parties to steal from the company. The suspected individual went missing on February 7, 2017 and subsequently ABB […]
CHELMSFORD, Mass.—-Spectro Scientific, one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil, fuel, and processed water analysis instrumentation and software, has been awarded a U.S. patent for a company-developed method to measure water contamination in turbine and other industrial oils. The patent is “Method of measuring water contamination in turbine and other industrial oils”, patent no. […]
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