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The Biological IP Address Access Patent of the Day goes to Sony Corporation of Tokyo for an Authorized user system using biological signature
02/07/06

6,996,839 Authorized user system using biological signature
  Issued: February 7, 2006
  Filed: April 29, 2000
  U.S. Class: 726/5
Abstract:  An authorized user system for the Internet network is provided. The system includes biological signature circuitry for sensing a non-invasive biological signature from a user in contact with a biological identification device. Address circuitry in the biological identification device responds to the biological signature to provide a unique Internet Protocol address which can be provided to the Internet network to allow access thereto by a personal computer authorized by the authorized user.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 10:05:52 am into the following categories: Patents of the Day

The Melodic URL Patent of the Day goes to Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. of Houston for a Method and apparatus for accessing a content site with a sound sequence
02/07/06

6,996,532 Method and apparatus for accessing a content site with a sound sequence
  Issued: February 7, 2006
  Filed: December 4, 2001
  U.S. Class: 704/270
Abstract:  A browser with a sound input receives a sound sequence that can be used to access a content site. The sound sequence encodes characters according to a predetermined scheme. These characters are extracted by the browser and may either directly constitute the URL of the content site, or include a site code that can be translated into the content site URL by a service system. In this latter case, the browser contacts the service system to have the site code translated into the content site URL. Once in possession of the content site URL, the browser contacts that site. Where the encoded characters represent a site code requiring translation, the URL of the translation service system is preferably included in the set of encoded characters with the encoding being such that the URL encodes to a musical tune.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 10:04:34 am into the following categories: Patents of the Day

The Net Key Patent of the Day goes to an Independent Inventor from California for a Book or CD used as electronic key
02/07/06

6,996,364 Book or CD used as electronic key
  Issued: February 7, 2006
  Filed: May 23, 2003
  U.S. Class: 434/317
Abstract:  A system and method for providing electronic resources to those possessing a particular book(s) or CD. Electronic resources enhance the static published material by providing more recent information and exchange of ideas. Access to the electronic enhancements is limited to book or CD owners in a way that does not add complexity to the publishing process.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 10:04:07 am into the following categories: Patents of the Day

Requests for Ex Parte Reexamination Filed - 2/7/2006
02/07/06
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Extension of the Pilot Pre-Appeal Brief Conference Program
02/07/06
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UAH sues former prof over $197M in patents
02/07/06

Dr. Milton Harris, a former UAH professor who turned his chemistry inventions into a successful biotechnology business, is being sued by the University of Alabama System trustees on claims that $197 million worth of his patents are their property. Harris and Nektar Therapeutics, the company that last weekend announced federal approval for a new inhalable insulin system it developed, are named in the federal lawsuit filed last summer. The insulin inhaler is not part of the suit. Attorneys for Harris and Nektar said that the claims are without merit, that Harris has acted with the highest integrity and that he vigorously denies the allegations.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:36:31 am into the following categories: In The News

Medisys shares up after Roche patent dispute settled
02/07/06

Medisys said Hypoguard USA, Inc., the operator of its U.S. blood glucose monitoring business, and other parties, had settled a patent case brought by Roche in 2004. "Apex Biotechnology Corporation, Hypoguard USA, Incorporated, Medline Industries, Inc. and Roche Diagnostics Corp. have agreed to a settlement favorable to all parties for the patent infringement lawsuit pending in the United States District Court Southern District of Indiana on January 31, 2006," Medisys said in a statement.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:34:58 am into the following categories: In The News

Nikko Materials Awarded More Than $4 Million in Patent Infringement Case
02/07/06

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP announced today that firm client Nikko Materials USA, Inc. was awarded more than $4.3 million in damages, attorneys fees, and other costs in its patent infringement case against R.E. Service Co., Inc. (RES). The award was granted on January 17, 2006, following a two-week trial in early 2005 in which a Northern California jury unanimously found that RES had willfully infringed Nikko's patents. "This is a great Nikko success story," said Robert M. Isackson, an intellectual property partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York, who was Nikko's lead outside counsel on the case. "This case demonstrates that Nikko values its intellectual property investments and has the courage to protect that technology and its business."

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:33:17 am into the following categories: In The News

NetRatings Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against WebSideStory
02/07/06

NetRatings, Inc. a global leader in Internet media and market research, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against WebSideStory, Inc. alleging infringement of several patents owned or controlled by NetRatings. William Pulver, president and CEO, NetRatings, commented, "Our patented technologies are at the core of NetRatings' high quality, innovative product portfolio. As we see growing demand from Internet advertisers and marketers for products and services that rely on these technologies, we intend to aggressively pursue and expand our patent enforcement program." NetRatings' patent portfolio includes United States Patent Nos. 5,675,510; 5,796,952; 6,108,637; 6,115,680; 6,138,155; 6,643,696 and 6,763,386, and relates generally to the collection, analysis and reporting of information concerning computer usage activity. The lawsuit, filed in New York Federal court, asserts infringement of five of these patents.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:31:09 am into the following categories: In The News
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