Patents Index
June 1999 through May 2000
Volume 7, Issues #1-24

 

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ISSUE                                     DATE

#1 ………………………….. June 7, 1999

#2 ………………………….. June 21, 1999

#3 ………………………….. July 6, 1999

#4 ………………………….. July 19, 1999

#5 ………………………….. August 2, 1999

#6 ………………………….. August 16, 1999

#7 ………………………….. September 3, 1999

#8 ………………………….. September 20, 1999

#9 ………………………….. October 4, 1999

#10 ………………………… October 18, 1999

#11 ………………………… November 1, 1999

#12 ………………………… November 15, 1999

#13 ………………………… December 6, 1999

#14 ………………………… December 20, 1999

#15 ………………………… January 10, 2000

#16 ………………………… January 24, 2000

#17 ………………………… February 7, 2000

#18 ………………………… February 18, 2000

#19 ………………………… March 6, 2000

#20 ………………………… March 20, 2000

#21 ………………………… April 3, 2000

#22 ………………………… April 24, 2000

#23 ………………………… May 8, 2000

#24 ………………………… May 22, 2000

 

 

SECTION I:  SUBJECT INDEX

 

ABANDONMENT

Commentary: "Expediting Prosecution of E-Commerce Patent Applications," by Tony V. Pezzano, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p17

Helfgott v. Dickenson, Iss. 23, 5/8/00, p14D

Merck v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p5K

Rexam v. Eastman Kodak, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p12F

Teacherson v. PTO, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p6A

 

ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATION (ANDA)

Abbott Labs v. Geneva Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p15B

Bayer AG v. Elan Pharmaceutical Research, Iss. 24, 5/22/00, p3C

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. 20, 3/20/00, p13

Merck v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p5K; Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p5G

Mylan Pharmaceuticals v. Shalala, Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p3H

Pfizer v. Shalala, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p4A

SmithKline Beecham v. Apotex, Iss. 1, 6/7/99, p4E; Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p4

SmithKline Beecham v. Geneva Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p4H

Teva Pharmaceuticals v. FDA, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p5B

 

ABUSE of DISCRETION

Nelson v. Adams USA, Iss. 23, 5/8/00, p3E

Semiconductor Energy Lab v. Samsung Electronics, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p3B

View Engineering v. Robotic Vision, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p18H

 

ACCOUNTING of SALES

Intermatic v. Lamson & Sessions, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p3J

Multi-Tech Systems v. Compaq Computer, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p17K

Multi-Tech Systems v. Dell Computer, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p17*

Multi-Tech Systems v. Gateway 2000, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p17*

 

ACTUAL CONFUSION

Berry Sterling v. Pescor Plastics, Iss. 8, 9/20/99, p15D

Cortland Line v. Orvis, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p16A

Performance Machine v. Custom Chrome, Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p15G

Riggs Marketing v. Mitchell, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p18M

 

ACTUAL INFRINGEMENT

[See INFRINGEMENT, FINDING of]

 

ADVANCE WATCH v. KEMPER CITE

United National Insurance v. SST Fitness, Iss. 3, 7/6/99, p12D

 

ADVERTISING

[See also FALSE ADVERTISING]

Cabinet Vision v. Cabnetware, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p6D

Commentary: "Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet—How Internet Activity Can Subject an Unwitting Party to Jurisdiction in an Undesirable Forum," by Beth A. Oliak, Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p23

Mez Industries v. Pacific National Insurance, Iss. 14, 12/20/99, p12E

VP Intellectual v. Imtec, Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p14*

 

ADVERTISING INJURY PROVISION

ABB Flakt v. National Union Fire Insurance, Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p19E

Bradleys' Electric v. Cigna Lloyds, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p20C

Clark Mfg. v. Northfield Insurance, Iss. 3, 7/6/99, p13C

Doskocil v. Fireman's Fund Insurance, Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p20D

Epoch Pharmaceuticals v. Federal Insurance, Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p14G

Everett v. Transcontinental Insurance, Iss. 3, 7/6/99, p14H

Foundation for Blood Research v. St. Paul Marine & Fire, Iss. 2,          6/21/99, p21B

Homedics v. Valley Forge Insurance, Iss. 12, 11/15/99, p14A; Iss.       19, 3/6/00, p18B

Maxconn v. Truck Insurance, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p24I

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

Precision Automation v. West American Insurance, Iss. 14,  12/20/99, p14F

Tradesoft Tech v. Franklin Mutual Insurance, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p11F

Tri-Clover v. DSO Sanitary Supply v. Bardon Rubber, Iss. 23, 5/8/00, p16A

United National Insurance v. SST Fitness, Iss. 3, 7/6/99, p12D

US Test v. NDE Environmental, Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p13E

Westfield Insurance v. Argonics, Iss. 15, 1/10/00, p11F

 

ALL-ELEMENTS RULE

Festo v. SMC, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p4O

 

ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS

[See also SUBSTITUTE / ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTES and/or ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS]

Grain Processing v. American Maize, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p3G

 

AMENDMENT to PATENT

Bickerstaff v. Dr. Shrink, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p15B

K-2 v. Salomon, Iss. 11, 11/1/99, p4D

Princeton Biochemicals v. Beckman Instruments, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p10E

Ramp R&D v. Structural Panels, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p6H

 

AMICUS CURIAE

Dickinson v. Zurko, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p3A

 

ANIMATION PROCESS

Bloomstein v. Paramount Pictures, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p21C

 

ANTENNAS

Schroeder v. Tracor, Iss. 12, 11/15/99, p10F

 

ANTICIPATION / ANTICIPATED UNDER PRIOR ACT

Amazon.com v. Barnesandnoble.com, Iss. 14, 12/20/99, p9D

Atlas Powder v. IRECO, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p18L

Re Beasley, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p14H

Cabinet Vision v. Cabnetware, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p6D

Datapoint v. PictureTel, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p19J

Finnigan v. ITC, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p11F

General Electric v. Nintendo, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p10D

Helifix v. BlokLok, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p17F

Re Hyatt, Iss. 24, 5/22/00, p5D

Lucent Tech v. Newbridge Networks, Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p12*

McClarin Plastics v. LRV Acquisition, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p15L

Re McNeil-PPC, Iss. 23, 5/8/00, p9I

MEHL/Biophile v. Milgraum, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p9A

Octel Communications v. Theis Research, Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p10B

Oney v. Ratliff, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p3A

Orlaford v. BBC, Iss. 1, 6/7/99, p11B

Ramp R&D v. Structural Panels, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p6H

Ransomes v. Great Dane Power Equipment, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p6C

Rivera-Davila v. Asset Conservation, Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p10E

Rockwell v. SDL, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p9J

Teacherson v. PTO, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p6A

Total Containment v. Intelpro, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p23G

Ultra-Tex Surfaces v. Hill Brothers Chemical, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p3G

Union Oil v. Atlantic Richfield, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p7G

Vanmoor v. Wal-Mart, Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p10D

 

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Winner Int'l. Royalty v. Wang, Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p11B

 

ANTITRUST

CSU v. Xerox, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p12G

FieldTurf v. Southwest Recreational, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p13F

Hydranautics v. FilmTec, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p13I

Intergraph v. Intel, Iss. 12, 11/15/99, p5I

Mitek Surgical Products v. Arthrex, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p14C

Scientific Drilling v. Van Steenwyck, Iss. 8, 9/20/99, p12G

United Technologies v. Chromalloy Gas Turbine, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p8N

 

APPLICATION for PATENT

Commentary: "Expediting Prosecution of E-Commerce Patent Applications," by Tony V. Pezzano, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p17

Commentary: "Federal Circuit Must Review PTO Fact Finding Using APA Standard," by Richard Straussman & Michael O. Cummings, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p23

Commentary: "Patent Bill Highlights the Art of Compromise," by Gregory J. Maier, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p26

Comfort Silkie v. Seifert, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p18M

Eaton v. Evans, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p10E

Helfgott v. Dickenson, Iss. 23, 5/8/00, p14D

Helifix v. BlokLok, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p17F

HR 1907, House passes inventor bill guaranteeing 17 years' patent        protection, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p17

Mylan Pharmaceuticals v. Shalala, Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p3H

Origin Medsystems v. General Surgical Innovations, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p21K

Rexam v. Eastman Kodak, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p12F

Schroeder v. Tracor, Iss. 12, 11/15/99, p10F

Sign-A-Way v. Mechtronics, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p11D

University of Colorado v. American Cyanamid, Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p4D

Winner Int'l. Royalty v. Wang, Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p11B

 

Amended Application to Overcome Rejection

Abbey v. Bosch, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p6D

Antonious v. Spalding & Evenflo, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p12A

Augustine Medical v. Gaymar, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p13I

Merck v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p5K; Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p5G

Orlaford v. BBC, Iss. 1, 6/7/99, p11B

Princeton Biochemicals v. Beckman Instruments, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p10E

SmithKline Beecham v. Colgate-Palmolive, Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p3A

 

Incomplete Application

Mackay v. Commissioner of Patents & Trademarks, Iss. 11, 11/1/99, p10C

 

Reissue

Atlas Powder v. IRECO, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p18L

Earth Resources v. US, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p12I

Stairmaster Sports/Medical v. Groupe Procycle, Iss. 21, 4/3/00, p10G

Toro v. Ariens, Iss. 23, 5/8/00, p11H

 

Rejection

Abbey v. Bosch, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p6D

Antonious v. Spalding & Evenflo, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p12A

Re Beasley, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p14H

Re Case, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p19D

Caouette v. Presby, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p16I

Commentary: "Federal Circuit Must Review PTO Fact Finding Using APA Standard," by Richard Straussman & Michael O. Cummings, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p23

Dawn Equipment v. Micro-Trak Systems, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p3A

Dickinson v. Zurko, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p3A

Evans Medical v. American Cyanamid, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p6B

Re Gartside, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p4E

Re Greene, Iss. 14, 12/20/99, p10A

Re Hyatt, Iss. 24, 5/22/00, p5D

Re McNeil-PPC, Iss. 23, 5/8/00, p9I

Merck v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p5K; Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p5G

Re Oggero, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p5D

Orlaford v. BBC, Iss. 1, 6/7/99, p11B

Ramp R&D v. Structural Panels, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p6H

Re Rudko, Iss. 1, 6/7/99, p10C

SmithKline Beecham v. Colgate-Palmolive, Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p3A

Teacherson v. PTO, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p6A

Re Youngblood, Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p11J/K

 

Sample Deposit Required with Application

Evans Medical v. American Cyanamid, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p6B

 

Termination of Application

Mackay v. Commissioner of Patents & Trademarks, Iss. 11, 11/1/99, p10C

 

ARTISTIC WORKS

Bloomstein v. Paramount Pictures, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p21C

 

ASSIGNMENT

Atlas Powder v. IRECO, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p18L

Burke v. Bruno Independent Living Aids, Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p10C

Re Cambridge Biotech, Institut Pasteur v. Cambridge Biotech, Iss.        5, 8/2/99, p3C

Earth Resources v. US, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p12I

Enzo Biochem v. Calgene, Iss. 11, 11/1/99, p10E

Filtroil v. Maupin, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p15B

General Electric v. Nintendo, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p10D

Grain Processing v. American Maize, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p3G

Interlink Electronics v. InControl Solutions, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p4C

International Game Technology v. WMS Gaming, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p4E

Juicy Whip v. Orange Bang, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p14F

Loral Fairchild v. Sony, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p12G

Lucent Tech v. Newbridge Networks, Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p12*

Novartis Seeds v. Monsanto, Iss. 8, 9/20/99, p5C

Performance Machine v. Custom Chrome, Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p15G

Priceline.com v. Microsoft, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p15I

ReRoof America v. United Structures, Iss 8, p14F

Rexam v. Eastman Kodak, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p12F

Schroeder v. Tracor, Iss. 12, 11/15/99, p10F

Semiconductor Energy Lab v. Samsung Electronics, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p3B

Sign-A-Way v. Mechtronics, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p11D

SmithKline Beecham v. Apotex, Iss. 1, 6/7/99, p4E

Speedplay v. Bebop, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p10C

SunTiger v. Scientific Research Funding, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p11M

Toro v. White Consolidated, Iss. 14, 12/20/99, p3G

Total Containment v. Intelpro, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p23G

 

ASSIGNOR ESTOPPEL, DOCTRINE of

Earth Resources v. US, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p12I

 

ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

Datapoint v. PictureTel, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p19J

McCook Metals v. Alcoa, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p4D

Re Spalding Sports Worldwide, crime-fraud exception, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p11A

 

ATTORNEY FEES / COURT COSTS

Automated Business v. NEC America, Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p12C

Bloomstein v. Paramount Pictures, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p21C

Cabinet Vision v. Cabnetware, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p6D

Commentary: "The Federal Circuit Rules That Civil RICO is Not Applicable to Inequitable Conduct in the PTO," by Michael P. Dougherty, Iss. 21, 4/3/00, p15

Commentary: "Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet — How Internet Activity Can Subject an Unwitting Party to Jurisdiction in an Undesirable Forum," by Beth A. Oliak, Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p23

Darby & Darby v. VSI Int'l., Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p3B

Filtroil v. Maupin, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p15B

Gargoyles v. US, Iss. 12, 11/15/99, p11G

Harrington v. Yahoo!, Iss. 12, 11/15/99, p13H

Interlink Electronics v. InControl Solutions, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p4C

Intermatic v. Lamson & Sessions, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p3J

LRC Electronics v. John Mezzalingua, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p15N

Manchak v. Chemical Waste Mgmt., Iss. 14, 12/20/99, p5B

McClarin Plastics v. LRV Acquisition, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p15L

Merck & Co. v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p5G

Multi-Tech Systems v. Compaq Computer, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p17K

Multi-Tech Systems v. Dell Computer, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p17*

Multi-Tech Systems v. Gateway 2000, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p17*

Multi-Tech Systems v. Net2Phone, Iss. 19, 3/6/00, p17L

Nelson v. Adams USA, Iss. 23, 5/8/00, p3E

Performance Machine v. Custom Chrome, Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p15G

Pharmacia & Upjohn v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p9D

Phonometrics v. ECI Telecom, Iss. 21, 4/3/00, p5F

Priceline.com v. Microsoft, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p15I

Process Control v. HydReclaim, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p12G

Ramp R&D v. Structural Panels, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p6H

Riggs Marketing v. Mitchell, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p18M

Sign-A-Way v. Mechtronics, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p11D

Stairmaster Sports/Medical v. Groupe Procycle, Iss. 21, 4/3/00, p10G

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

View Engineering v. Robotic Vision, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p18H

Viskase v. American National Can, Iss. 1, 6/7/99, p3; Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p4F

Zodiac Pool Care v. Hoffinger, Iss. 21, 4/3/00, p9

 

ATTORNEY WITHDRAWAL

Darby & Darby v. VSI Int'l., Iss. 16, 1/24/00, p3B

 

ATTRIBUTE CANNOT BE READ into CLAIMS as LIMITATION

Re Beasley, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p14H

 

AUTOMOBILE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Abbey v. Bosch, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p6D

 

AVAILABILITY of SUBSTITUTES

[See SUBSTITUTE / ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE and/or ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS]

 

BAD FAITH

Commentary: "The Federal Circuit Rules That Civil RICO is Not Applicable to Inequitable Conduct in the PTO," by Michael P. Dougherty, Iss. 21, 4/3/00, p15

Phonometrics v. ECI Telecom, Iss. 21, 4/3/00, p5F

Sign-A-Way v. Mechtronics, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p11D

Zenith Electronics v. Exzec, Iss. 5, 8/2/99, p13N

 

BALANCE of HARDSHIPS

Amazon.com v. Barnesandnoble.com, Iss. 14, 12/20/99, p9D

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. 20, 3/20/00, p13

Commentary: "Obtaining Preliminary Injunctions Against Patent Infringement May Be Easier Than You Think," by Michael P. Dougherty, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p13

Life Tech v. Promega, Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p3F

Mylan Pharmaceuticals v. Shalala, Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p3H

 

BALL GRID ARRAYS / BGAs

Robotic Vision v. View Engineering, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p16J

 

BANKRUPTCY

Re Cambridge Biotech, Institut Pasteur v. Cambridge Biotech, Iss.

            5, 8/2/99, p3C

Filtroil v. Maupin, Iss. 22, 4/24/00, p15B

Larami v. Yes! Entertainment, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p14C

 

BEST MODE

Barbour Well Surveying v. Claude Laval, Iss. 11, 11/1/99, p3B

Calabrese v. Square D, Iss. 9, 10/4/99, p22H; Iss. 17, 2/7/00, p14E

Essilor v. Nidek, Iss. 12, 11/15/99, p6E

Evans Medical v. American Cyanamid, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p6B

Pollock v. Thunderline-Z, Iss. 8, 9/20/99, p10E

 

BEVERAGE BOTTLES

Diversey Lever v. Ecolab, Iss. 10, 10/18/99, p4B

 

BEVERAGE DISPENSER

Juicy Whip v. Orange Bang, Iss. 6, 8/16/99, p14F

 

BICYCLE PARTS

Speedplay v. Bebop, Iss. 20, 3/20/00, p10C

West v. Terry Bicycles, Iss. 18, 2/18/00, p12I

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Re Cambridge Biotech, Institut Pasteur v. Cambridge Biotech, Iss.        5, 8/2/99, p3C

Enzo Biochem v. Calgene, Iss. 11, 11/1/99, p10E

Evans Medical v. American Cyanamid, Iss. 7, 9/3/99, p6B

Genentech v. University of California, Iss. 8, 9/20/99, p3A; Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p3

Life Tech v. Promega, Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p3F

Novartis Seeds v. Monsanto, Iss. 8, 9/20/99, p5C

Rhone-Poulenc Agro v. Monsanto, Iss. 1, 6/7/99, p6

University of California v. Genentech, Iss. 4, 7/19/99, p14;        Iss. 13, 12/6/99, p3

 

BLANKETS / CONVECTIVE WARMING BLANKETS

Augustine Medical v. Gaymar, Iss. 2, 6/21/99, p13I