Rapid technological advancements are making it easier than ever for counterfeiters to produce authentic-looking goods to sell online. Where the cost differentials are minimal, it’s common for unsuspecting customers to assume the product advertised is just a great bargain, rather than a fake. Every sector is affected by intellectual property (IP) abuse, and small businesses
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Intellectual property: why timing can be everything
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So, you’ve had a great idea, invented a new product, and want to start a business to commercialise it. You’ve seen BBC’s Dragons Den and remember that the Dragons always ask the entrepreneurs pitching whether they have a patent to protect their invention. You’ve never filed a patent application before, but you suspect it will
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4 Steps to Better Protect Your Ideas
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'Can It Be Copied?' Why Even Celebrity 'Sharks' Care About IP.
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Mannatech Receives 99th Patent
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Mannatech, Incorporated, the founder of the M5MSM (Mission 5 MillionSM) social entrepreneurial movement, the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and the global innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology solutions, has been issued its 99th patent, validating and demonstrating its position as the leading developer of nutritional technology. This patent was received in Japan for its PhytoMatrix formulation, a supplement with all natural vitamins and plant-based minerals.
“By receiving multiple patents in multiple countries, Mannatech has established itself around the world as the leading developer of unique, high quality health and wellness technology,” said Dr. Rob Sinnott, CEO and Chief Science Officer at Mannatech. “Mannatech is unique in the nutritional supplement field for the multiple patents our products have received around the world. This, along with product benefits established in published human clinical trials, clearly demonstrates the soundness of our nutrition technology. Our PhytoMatrix product is an excellent example of how Mannatech supports overall wellness through a formulation that provides a nutritional boost to our everyday diet*.”
The Certificate of Grant for Mannatech’s PhytoMatrix formulation in Japan was received on Nov. 7, 2014. The patent will remain in effect for 20 years from the date of filing. There are currently