Month: April 2017

Navigating the complex world of IP law

Amazon patent by Jeff Bezos from 2008 for internet-based customer referral system – US7337133

This Amazon patent lists Jeff Bezos as an inventor and is directed towards internet-based customer referral system. Mr. Bezos was awarded U.S. Patent 7337133 entitled “Internet-based customer referral system” on February 26, 2008. The utility patent has been cited 63 times by other U.S. patents in the field of it methods for management and in…
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Fast tracking an application in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1 of 4) – Track One Examination

There are a variety of options for applicants to accelerate their patent application at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  This is the first in a series of four posts examining how to speed up the examination of a patent application; each post is directed towards a different option at the USPTO. This post is focused…
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Top Medical Technology Patent – Buttress and surgical stapling apparatus – US8496683

Top Instruments Patent In Field Of Medical Technology

Top Medical Technology Patent – Surgical fastener applying apparatus – US8348127

Top Instruments Patent In Field Of Medical Technology

Innovative Tyco Healthcare Group design patent for dissecting surgical jaw – USD630324

This Tyco Healthcare Group patent directed towards a dissecting surgical jaw 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 D630324 entitled “Dissecting surgical jaw” on January 4, 2011. The patent has been cited 253 times by other…
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