WARF is likely to hold on to stem cell patent rights
A look at the facts in the dispute over three important stem cell patents - and the history behind similar disputes - sho...Covance spars with animal rights activists
Slated for construction in Chandler, Ariz., the proposed facility represents the next significant capital investment for drug development giant...Debate over Taxpayer Bill of Rights shows need for true tax reform
MADISON The push to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to restrict state and local government spending is the latest chapter in one of the states longest books the need for genuine tax reform. It remains to be seen whether a Taxpayer Bill of Rights is a best-seller or a dime novel, but this policy book will remain open until Wisconsin changes how government raises and spends money. Repub..."You're fired!" Trump wants trademark rights
Donald Trump is the living legend with one of the greatest surnames of our period. Trump, a superb name brand that fits like a glove his personality and his business empire, is also my hero. Don is a savvy global marketer with a great personality and now with the recent success of "The Apprentice", a reality TV shows series, wants to own the term Youre fired. So why not? One of the las...Promega Sells Rights to DNA Technology to Chemicon Intl.
Madison, Wis Under the agreement, Chemicon, California-based division of Sero...Doctors Ask MPs To Protect Human Rights By Banning Smoking In Enclosed Public Spaces
The BMA Chairman, Dr James Johnson has urged all MPs in England to exercise their free vote to ensure that smoking was banned in all enclosed public spaces. In a letter to all MP's, Dr Johnson said, “A partial ban on smoking in public place// disregards the human rights of workers and customers whose health will not be protected by the proposed legislation. It will bring nothing short...Equal Rights for HIV Infected Workers
Finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Those infected with human immunodeficiency will get better respect and absolutely no discrimination at workplaces. // Employers will have to face legal charges if they fire those with HIV/AIDS, due to the disease. HIV causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The ministry of Health and Welfare is due to present the revised bill of HIV/AID...Pfizer Acquires Worldwide Rights For New Overactive Bladder Drug
Pfizer Inc announced an agreement with Schwarz Pharma AG under which it would be acquiring exclusive worldwide rights to fesoterodine, a new drug that can be a treatment option for an overactive bladder. // "Overactive bladder is a debilitating condition that affects up to 100 million people around the world," said Karen Katen, vice chairman of Pfizer Inc and president, Pfizer Human Heal...HIV Carriers Join Hands to Fight for their Rights
Terminally ill AIDS patients and HIV carriers in this hilly district, long treated as outcasts, have teamed up to fight the odds and the disease.// Their organisation - Himachal Pradesh Voluntary HIV Positive Network - has 14 women, five children and a man as members. It aims to coordinate with other HIV carriers in the state, form a state-level body and fight for their rights. <br...Need for Legal Rights to Birth Parents
One of the leading adoption institute in U.S. named Evan B. Donaldson adoption institute insists about the necessity of bringing out legal protection in favour of birth parents// right now. It also ensures the pre adoption counseling for birth parents. The institute has made the following suggestions as per the report given: 1. The prime suggestion is to ensure a pressure-...