The Discovery of Insulin: A Life-Saving Breakthrough
The discovery of insulin at the University of Toronto in 1921-22 was one of the most dramatic events in the history of medicine. It marked a turning point in the treatment of diabetes, a condition that had previously been a…
Typical trade secret incidents
The life cycle of a business, much like that of a human being, goes through many stages. Businesses are continuously changing and evolving. With the passage of time, a company will go through the various stages of the business life…
Exploring the World of GMO Patenting: A Closer Look
When someone comes up with a new twist on genetic modification, patenting it is like staking a claim. It’s saying, “I thought of this first,” and securing the exclusive rights to use and benefit from this innovation. This realm, while…
Selling your Patent? This is what you need to know
Bunch O Balloons patent – Doctrine of Equivalence
On March 1 the Netherlands’ highest civil court, the Hoge Raad, rendered a decision in an appeal by Tinnus Enterprises c.s v.s Koopman. The court of appeal decided that the patentee could not invoke the doctrine of equivalents because during…