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Janice Reynolds <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 30 Nov 2004 20:38:02 -0600
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http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2004/11/08/daily33.html

November 12, 2004
Martek dealt European patent setback

Shares in Columbia-based Martek Biosciences Corp. were down almost 9 percent Friday afternoon after the company said a European patent had been revoked.

Two competitors challenged a Martek patent covering oil blends it manufactures from nutritional fatty acids, which are added to baby formula and dietary supplements.

Martek said it will appeal the ruling, made Thursday by the European Patent Office, within the next few days. The patent will be reinstated during the appeal process, expected to take more than two years, the company said.

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Martek management said the company's infant formula sales will remain strong but warned that if the European patent case "is not resolved favorably, in the long term the company could experience increased competition that may result in decreased sales in Europe."

 (see link above for full article)

Janice Reynolds
(we need to be aware of issues like this - the loss of the European patent (and market) would mean more pressure on Martek to exploit the North American or other markets).


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