Month: August 2016

Navigating the complex world of IP law

Apple patent by Steve Jobs from 2009 for text entry interface for a portable communication device – US7574672

This Apple patent lists Steve Jobs as an inventor and is directed towards text entry interface for a portable communication device. Mr. Jobs was awarded U.S. Patent 7574672 entitled “Text entry interface for a portable communication device” on August 11, 2009. The utility patent has been cited 50 times by other U.S. patents in the…
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Facebook patent by Mark Zuckerberg from 2013 for creating and sharing interest lists in a social networking system – US8510380

This Facebook patent lists Mark Zuckerberg as an inventor and is directed towards creating and sharing interest lists in a social networking system. Mr. Zuckerberg was awarded U.S. Patent 8510380 entitled “Creating and sharing interest lists in a social networking system” on August 13, 2013. The utility patent has been cited 7 times by other…
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Top Medical Technology Patent – Sterilizable surgical instrument – US8397971

Top Instruments Patent In Field Of Medical Technology

Innovative Tyco Healthcare Group design patent for surgical instrument handle – USD628289

This Tyco Healthcare Group patent directed towards a surgical instrument handle has been rated one of the most influential design patents in the field of medical and laboratory equipment. Tyco Healthcare Group LP was awarded U.S. Patent D628289 entitled “Surgical instrument handle” on November 30, 2010. The patent has been cited 258 times by other…
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