[Palm Oil Engineering Bulletin] Benefiting from Innovations in the Palm Oil Industry

Technology in the palm oil industry is undergoing rapid changes initiated by dedicated research institutions such as the Malaysia Palm Oil Board and by independent oil mills, engineering workshops and individuals. There has been an emphasis in research in all aspects of the industry, and some of the findings are totally innovative whilst a vast […]

Horny Goat Weed Topples a Claim in Pfizer’s Patent for “Viagra”

Pfizer’s patent US No. 6,469,012 relates to its best selling drug “Viagra”. Following patent infringement claims by Pfizer against Eli Lilly, Lilly ICOS (makers of “Cialis”) and Bayer (maker of “Levitra”) had sought for re-examination of Pfizer’s ‘012 Patent. The claim that is said to cover both “Levitra” and “Cialis” is claim 24. 24.   […]

Innovation Focus: Changes in Vietnam’s IP Landscape

With the increase in registered capital requirements, tax rise and the tightening of labor and environmental laws in China, many factories are now making the move to Vietnam. The growth of manufacturing companies in Vietnam, in turn, results in a higher need for intellectual property (IP) protection there.The Vietnamese Government is aware of this change […]