Intellectual Property Index
October 1999 through September 2000
Volume 8 Issues 1-24

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GUIDE TO ISSUE NUMBERS AND PUBLICATION DATES

ISSUE DATE

#1 ………………………….. October 4, 1999

#2 ………………………….. October 18, 1999

#3 ………………………….. November 1, 1999

#4 ………………………….. November 15, 1999

#5 ………………………….. December 6, 1999

#6 ………………………….. December 20, 1999

#7 ………………………….. January 10, 2000

#8 ………………………….. January 24, 2000

#9 ………………………….. February 7, 2000

#10 ………………………… February 18, 2000

#11 ………………………… March 6, 2000

#12 ……………………… March 20, 2000

#13 ……………………… April 3, 2000

#14 ………………………… April 24, 2000

#15 ………………………… May 8, 2000

#16 ………………………… May 22, 2000

#17 ………………………… June 5, 2000

#18 ………………………… June 19, 2000

#19 ………………………… July 3, 2000

#20 ………………………… July 17, 2000

#21 ………………………… August 7, 2000

#22 ………………………… August 21, 2000

#23 ………………………… September 1, 2000

#24 ………………………… September 18, 2000

SECTION I: SUBJECT INDEX

ABANDONMENT / ABANDONED MARK

BE Meyers v. US, Iss. 23, 9/1/00, p23*

Commentary: "Expediting Prosecution of E-Commerce Patent Applications," by Tony V. Pezzano, Iss. 10, 2/18/00, p30

First Jewellery v. Internet Shopping Network, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p12*

Go Medical v. C.R. Bard, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p25*

Helfgott v. Dickenson, Iss. 15, 5/8/00, p25*

Hermes v. Lederer de Paris Fifth Avenue, Iss. 21, 8/7/00, p8A

Kellogg v. Exxon, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p6C

Mateson Chemical v. Vernon, Iss. 16, 5/22/00, p10H

Merck v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p16*

Teacherson v. PTO, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p20*

UMG Recordings v. MP3.com, Iss. 15, 5/8/00, p3J

ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATION (ANDA)

Bayer AG v. Elan Pharmaceutical Research, Iss. 16, 5/22/00, p17*

Commentary: "The Drug Approval Process: What's the 'Hatch' with the One Hundred Eighty-Day ANDA Exclusivity Period?" by John P. Parise & Tony V. Pezzano, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p26

Commentary: "35 U.S.C. 271(e)(2) - ANDA Filings - Jurisdictional or Substantive?" by John F. Sweeney & Sybil A. Lombillo, Iss. 18, 6/19/00, p26

Eli Lilly v. Barr Labs, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p10*

Hoffman-LaRoche v. Invamed, Iss. 17, 6/5/00, p24*

Merck v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p16*; Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p15*

Mylan Pharmaceuticals v. Shalala, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p13*

SmithKline Beecham v. Apotex, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p14

SmithKline Beecham v. Geneva Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p14*

Upjohn v. Mova Pharmaceutical, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p16*

ABERCROMBIE ANALYSIS

Wal-Mart v. Samara Brothers, Iss. 7, 1/10/00, p3H; Iss. 8, 1/24/00, p3

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH v. HUNTING WORLD CITE

[See ABERCROMBIE ANALYSIS]

ABSTRACTION-FILTRATION ANALYSIS

Computer Management Assistance v. Robert F. DeCastro, Iss. 21, 8/7/00, p4D

ABUSE of DISCRETION

Nelson v. Adams USA, Iss. 15, 5/8/00, p16K

O'Well Novelty v. Offenbacher, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p9D

Semiconductor Energy Lab v. Samsung Electronics, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p17*

Singh v. Brake, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p17*

Trovan v. Sokymat, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p27*

View Engineering v. Robotic Vision, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p28*

ABUSE of PROCESS

National Assn. of Pro Baseball Leagues v. Very Minor Leagues, Iss. 21, 8/7/00, p6F

HomeNexus v. DirectWeb, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p9D

Re Wada, Iss. 3, 11/1/00, p4B

ACCOUNTING FIRM

NYSSCPA v. Eric Louis, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p8*

ACCOUNTING of PROFITS

ISCYRA v. Tommy Hilfiger, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p6B

Maurizio v. Goldsmith, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p7G

Seatrax v. Sonbeck, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p8D

Trovan v. Pfizer, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p3J; Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p8C

ACCOUNTING of PROPERTY VALUE

Dow Chemical v. US, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p21*

ACCOUNTING of SALES

Intermatic v. Lamson & Sessions, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p22*

Multi-Tech Systems v. Compaq Computer, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p25*

Multi-Tech Systems v. Dell Computer, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p25*

Multi-Tech Systems v. Gateway 2000, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p25*

US Valves v. Dray, Iss. 17, 6/5/00, p23*

ACTORS

Wendt v. Host International, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p3A

ACTUAL CONFUSION

Balance Dynamics v. Schmitt, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p12E

Capital Bonding v. ABC Bail Bonds, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p6D

Casa Vinicola v. Torres, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p4G

CCBN.com v. C-Call.com, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p7*

City Financial v. CitiGroup, Iss. 3, 11/1/99, p9G

Commerce National Insurance v. Commerce Insurance, Iss. 21, 8/7/00, p11B

Cortland Line v. Orvis, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p24H

Federal Express v. Federal Espresso, Iss. 8, 1/24/00, p7A

Fourth Toro Family v. PV Bakery, Iss. 13, 4/03/00, p8G

Frehling v. International Select Group, Iss. 3, 11/1/99, p6C

Gracie v. Gracie, Iss. 20, 7/17/00, p7E

Maxtech Holding v. Federal Insurance, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p25I

Nabisco v. Warner-Lambert, Iss. 18, 6/19/00, p10B

National Assn. of Pro Baseball Leagues v. Very Minor Leagues, Iss. 21, 8/7/00, p6F

Nora Beverages v. Perrier Group, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p10E

Patsy's Brand v. I.O.B. Realty, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p4E

Performance Machine v. Custom Chrome, Iss. 8, 1/24/00, p26*

Shields v. Zuccarini, Iss. 13, 4/3/00, p12E

Trovan v. Pfizer, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p8C

Walter v. Mattel, Iss. 15, 5/8/00, p12C

ACTUAL CONTROVERSY

Blistex v. Circle Labs, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p20*

ACTUAL DAMAGES

Aloha Pacific v. Calif. Insurance Guarantee Assn., Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p23G

Reingold v. Swiftships, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p15F

ADVANCE WATCH v. KEMPER INSURANCE CITE

Frog, Switch & Mfg. v. Travelers Insurance, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p33G

ADVERTISING and PROMOTION

Balance Dynamics v. Schmitt, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p12E

Blistex v. Circle Labs, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p20*

Cabinet Vision v. Cabnetware, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p15*

Capital Bonding v. ABC Bail Bonds, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p6D

Estee Lauder v. Fragrance Counter, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p13*

Ets-Hokin v. Skyy Spirits, Iss. 23, 9/1/00, p7A

Euromarket Designs v. Crate & Barrel, Iss. 17, 6/5/00, p14E

Fallon McElligott v. Seaboard Surety, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p29J

Fred Wehrenberg Circuit v. Moviefone, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p8C

Glue-Fold v. Slautterback, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p6B

Hamil America v. GFI, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p16B

Interface v. Standard Fire Insurance, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p28G

Kellogg v. Exxon, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p6C

Kitchen Connection v. Pampered Chef, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p5E

Leigh v. Warner Brothers, Iss. 17, 6/5/00, p15F

Maurizio v. Goldsmith, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p7G

McDonald's v. American Motorists Insurance, Iss. 16, 5/22/00, p25E

Mez Industries v. Pacific National Insurance, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p26*

Midiman v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p25I

Mink v. AAAA Development, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p5F

Peerless Lighting v. American Motorists Insurance, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p27C

Pierce v. Wausau Underwriters Insurance, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p21B

Proctor & Gamble v. Colgate-Palmolive, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p12A

Raquel v. Education Management, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p5I

Ringling Bros. v. Utah Division of Travel, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p9

Sony Computer Entertainment v. Bleem, Iss. 16, 5/22/00, p4B

Suncoast Tours v. Lambert Group, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p6G

VP Intellectual v. Imtec, Iss. 8, 1/24/00, p25E

Yurman Design v. Chaindom, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p14C

ADVERTISING INJURY PROVISION

Aloha Pacific v. Calif. Insurance Guarantee Assn., Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p23G

American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance v. Quality King, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p29*

American Simmental v. Coregis Insurance, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p24D

American States Insurance v. Vortherms, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p25C

Delta Computer v. Frank, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p23C

Epoch Pharmaceuticals v. Federal Insurance, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p24*

Frog, Switch & Mfg. v. Travelers Insurance, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p33G

Heritage Mutual Insurance v. Advanced Polymer, Iss 17, 6/5/00, p27J

Homedics v. Valley Forge Insurance, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p24D; Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p26I

Hugo Boss Fashions v. Federal Insurance, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p26*

Interface v. Standard Fire Insurance, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p28G

Lamson & Sessions v. Indemnity Insurance, Iss. 19, 7/3/00, p27F

Lloyd's London v. 2-Up, Iss. 13, 4/3/00, p24I

Martin's Herend Imports v. Twin City Fire Insurance, Iss. 16, 5/22/00, p24F

Maxconn v. Truck Insurance, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p32D

Maxtech Holding v. Federal Insurance, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p25I

Mez Industries v. Pacific National Insurance, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p26*

Midiman v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p25I

Northbrook Property & Casualty v. Applied Systems, Iss. 17, 6/5/00, p28*

Peerless Lighting v. American Motorists Insurance, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p27C

Pierce v. Wausau Underwriters Insurance, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p21B

Platinum Tech v. Federal Insurance, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p28*

Precision Automation v. West American Insurance, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p27J

Surgin Surgical v. Truck Insurance, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p23

Tradesoft Tech v. Franklin Mutual Insurance, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p25K

Tri-Clover v. DSO Sanitary Supply v. Bardon Rubber, Iss. 15, 5/8/00, p26H

US Test v. NDE Environmental, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p22*

Western American Insurance v. Moonlight Design, Iss. 10, 2/18/00, p28F

Westfield Insurance v. Argonics, Iss. 7, 1/10/00, p21I

Zurich Insurance v. Sunclipse, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p22H

AFFILIATED COMPANIES

Philip Morris v. Cigarettes for Less, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p8I

AIRCRAFT

Lamb v. Turbine Designs, Iss. 13, 4/3/00, p6J

ALCATEL v. DGI TECHNOLOGIES CITE

Drake v. Malouf, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p10E

ALL-ELEMENTS RULE

Festo v. SMC, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p10*

ALTERATIONS / ALTERED VERSIONS

[See also MODIFICATIONS / MODIFIED VERSIONS of MARK]

Mendler v. Winterland, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p5*

AMENDMENT to PATENT

[See also APPLICATION for PATENT and/or COPYRIGHT]

Bickerstaff v. Dr. Shrink, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p21*

K-2 v. Salomon, Iss. 3, 11/1/99, p15*

Ramp R&D v. Structural Panels, Iss. 10, 2/18/00, p22*

AMF v. SLEEKCRAFT BOATS CITE

GoTo.Com v. Walt Disney, Iss. 10, 2/18/00, p8B

AMICUS CURIAE

CPC v. Skippy, ACLU files brief in support of Skippy, Iss. 18, 6/19/00, p7A

Wal-Mart v. Samara Brothers, Justice Dept. files brief supporting Wal-Mart, Iss. 8, 1/24/00, p3

ANIMAL TRANSPONDERS

Trovan v. Sokymat, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p27*

ANIMATED CHARACTERS

Kling v. Hallmark Cards, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p6A

ANIMATION PROCESS

Bloomstein v. Paramount Pictures, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p23*

ANIMATRONIC FIGURES

Wendt v. Host International, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p3A

ANTENNAS

Schroeder v. Tracor, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p19*

ANTICIPATION / ANTICIPATED UNDER PRIOR ART

Abraskin v. Entrecap, Iss. 20, 7/17/00, p23*

Advanced Display Systems v. Kent State University, Iss. 17, 6/5/00, p20*

American Imaging v. Intergraph, Iss. 19, 7/3/00, p24*

Amazon.com v. Barnesandnoble.com, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p17*

Atlas Powder v. IRECO, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p18*

Cabinet Vision v. Cabnetware, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p15*

CAE Screenplates v. Heinrich Fiedler, Iss. 23, 9/1/00, p20*

Ecolochem v. Southern California Edison, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p24*

Eisenberg v. Alimed, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p22*

Go Medical v. C.R. Bard, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p25*

Helifix v. BlokLok, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p27*

Re Huene, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p21*

Re Hyatt, Iss. 16, 5/22/00, p20*

Lucent Tech v. Newbridge Networks, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p21*

Re McNeil-PPC, Iss. 15, 5/8/00, p20*

MEHL/Biophile v. Milgraum, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p23*

Microchip v. Scenix, Iss. 19, 7/3/00, p18*

New L&N Sales v. Mattel, Iss. 18, 6/19/00, p16*

Octel Communications v. Theis Research, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p18*

Ramp R&D v. Structural Panels, Iss. 10, 2/18/00, p22*

Ransomes v. Great Dane Power Equipment, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p18*

Rivera-Davila v. Asset Conservation, Iss. 8, 1/24/00, p22*

Rockwell v. SDL, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p17*

TA Instruments v. Perkin-Elmer, Iss. 18, 6/19/00, p21*

Teacherson v. PTO, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p20*

Total Containment v. Intelpro, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p29*

Ultra-Tex Surfaces v. Hill Brothers Chemical, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p18*

Union Oil v. Atlantic Richfield, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p19*

UV Coatings v. SICO, Iss. 21, 8/7/00, p15*

Vanmoor v. Wal-Mart, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p17I

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Winner Int'l. Royalty v. Wang, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p19*

ANTITRUST

FieldTurf v. Southwest Recreational, Iss. 10, 2/18/00, p26*

Hydranautics v. FilmTec, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p20J

Intergraph v. Intel, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p14*

Marketing Displays v. TrafFix Devices, Iss. 7, 1/10/00, p7C; Iss. 19, 7/3/00, p8

Mitek Surgical Products v. Arthrex, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p22*

TrafFIX Devices v. Marketing Displays, Iss. 19, 7/3/00, p8

United Technologies v. Chromalloy Gas Turbine, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p13*

APPLICATION for PATENT and/or COPYRIGHT

Brewer-Giorgio v. Producers Video, Iss. 20, 7/17/00, p4D

C&F Packing v. IBP, Iss. 23, 9/1/00, p16H

Commentary: "Expediting Prosecution of E-Commerce Patent Applications," by Tony V. Pezzano, Iss. 10, 2/18/00, p30

Commentary: "Patent Bill Highlights the Art of Compromise," by Gregory J. Maier, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p33

Eaton v. Evans, Iss. 10, 2/18/00, p23*

Environ v. Furon, Iss. 18, 6/19/00, p24*

Genentech v. Chiron, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p16*

Go Medical v. C.R. Bard, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p25*

Helfgott v. Dickenson, Iss. 15, 5/8/00, p25*

Helifix v. BlokLok, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p27*

Koenig v. Fugro-McClelland, Iss. 18, 6/19/00, p17*

Mylan Pharmaceuticals v. Shalala, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p13*

Schroeder v. Tracor, Iss. 4, 11/15/99, p19*

Select Engineered v. Sentex Systems, Iss. 19, 7/3/00, p25*

Sentex Systems v. Elite Access, Iss. 19, 7/3/00, p25*

Sign-A-Way v. Mechtronics, Iss. 14, 4/24/00, p23*

Singh v. Brake, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p17*

Solomon v. Kimberly-Clark, Iss. 20, 7/17/00, p19*

Trovan v. Sokymat, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p27*

University of Colorado v. American Cyanamid, Iss. 5, 12/6/99, p15*

Winner Int'l. Royalty v. Wang, Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p19*

Zachariah v. Commissioner of Patents, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p14*

Amended Application to Overcome Rejection

Abbey v. Bosch, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p30*

Antonious v. Spalding & Evenflo, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p20*

Filipino Yellow Pages v. Asian Journal, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p3F

Magnivision v. Bonneau, Iss. 19, 7/3/00, p16*

Merck v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p16*; Iss. 9, 2/7/00, p15*

Sanders v. American Forests, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p10C

SmithKline Beecham v. Colgate-Palmolive, Iss. 8, 1/24/00, p17*

Correction to Application

First Jewellery v. Internet Shopping Network, Iss. 12, 3/20/00,

p12*

O'Well Novelty v. Offenbacher, Iss. 22, 8/21/00, p9D

Defective Specimen

First Jewellery v. Internet Shopping Network, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p12*

Incomplete Application

Mackay v. Commissioner of Patents & Trademarks, Iss. 3, 11/1/99, p17*

Intent-to-Use Trademark Application

Sanders v. American Forests, Iss. 12, 3/20/00, p10C

Reissue

Atlas Powder v. IRECO, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p18*

BE Meyers v. US, Iss. 23, 9/1/00, p23*

Dow Chemical v. US, Iss. 24, 9/18/00, p21*

Stairmaster Sports/Medical v. Groupe Procycle, Iss. 13, 4/3/00, p22*

Toro v. Ariens, Iss. 15, 5/8/00, p23*

Rejection / Denial

Abbey v. Bosch, Iss. 2, 10/18/99, p30*

Antonious v. Spalding & Evenflo, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p20*

Re Boston Beer, Iss. 7, 1/10/00, p8E

Casa Vinicola v. Torres, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p4G

Re Case, Iss. 1, 10/4/99, p24*

Chatam v. UDV North America, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p11A

Filipino Yellow Pages v. Asian Journal, Iss. 6, 12/20/99, p3F

Frehling v. International Select Group, Iss. 3, 11/1/99, p6C

Re Gartside, Iss. 11, 3/6/00, p15*