(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) NCTechNews, North Carolina’s technology news source, will be blogging live from the BIO International Convention in Washington, D.C. June 27-30 to cover major trends affecting the life sciences community. The BIO International Convention is the largest global event of its kind, attracting the biggest names in biotech and featuring keynotes and sessions from key policymakers, scientists, CEOs, and celebrities, and the world’s largest biotechnology exhibition - the BIO Exhibition. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLXP) today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued three patents relating to rifaximin. U.S. Patent No. 7,928,115 (the ‘115 patent), which issued April 19, 2011, provides protection to methods of treating Travelers’ Diarrhea (TD) with rifaximin. This patent should provide protection until July 24, 2029. This invention was a product of Salix’s internal innovation and Salix is the assignee of all the rights and title to this patent. The ‘115 patent provides protection for the TD indication for the rifaximin 200mg product that the Company markets in the United States under the trade name XIFAXAN®. (more…)

(Morrisville, N.C.) Montie Design, an innovative concept-to-marketplace product design and development firm, and the RTP Product Development Guild are providing two new opportunities for high-impact networking and education at March Lunch and Learn events. John Slaughter of Moore & Van Allen will be presenting “Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements: Understanding their Role and Practical Tips” on March 2. Pam Cardozo of The Ultimate Sales Connection will be presenting “Resetting Your Revenue Future” on March 16. Each event will take place at the Montie Design offices in Morrisville. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Global intellectual property leader Murgitroyd & Company is reporting a 50 percent increase in revenues at the company’s U.S. operation, which recorded sales of $8.4m in the 2009-2010 fiscal year compared with $5.6m in the preceding year. The U.S. market makes up 20 percent of the revenue for the entire company. (more…)

(Cary, N.C.) Coats and Bennett is cementing its position as one of the Southeast’s most comprehensive intellectual property firms, with its creation of a life sciences and biotechnology division, to be headed by attorney Jennifer Fox. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Global intellectual property leader Murgitroyd & Company has continued to grow in a down economy, making a key hire and expanding its U.S. headquarters. Experienced industry veteran John Pickurel has joined Murgitroyd & Company as Senior Corporate Sales Executive. Additionally, the group has signed a lease on 3,700 square feet of new office space in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park to house its expanded U.S. operations. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Hutchison Law Group, a leading provider of strategic business and intellectual property counsel to the Southeast’s life science and technology communities, announced today that Devon White has joined the firm in its Intellectual Property practice group. White’s practice will focus on trademark prosecution and enforcement, including representation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) NCTechNews, North Carolina’s technology news source, is accepting nominations from businesses and organizations for its “Biotech Story of the Year” top ten list for 2009. The list of stories will provide NCTechNews readers with detailed information about each top ten nominee and their newsworthy milestones contributing to the life sciences community in North Carolina. Every qualifying organization or business submitting a nomination will appear on the final list compilation to be published on NCTechNews, along with a hot link to their individual websites, with the top ten headlining a feature article and press release announcing the final list. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) European Patent and Trademark Attorney firm Murgitroyd & Company is solidifying its Research Triangle Park, North Carolina presence through two key hires. The new staff additions are a result of growing interest in the firm’s foreign IP filing services among U.S. in-house corporate counsel and private practice firms. (more…)