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Dendrimers - an Overview of Intellectual Property and Patenting Issues

As dendrimers offer manufacturers the prospect of making vast profits in a number of different industry areas, the race to register patents for dendrimers has been fierce. The story of how Dendritic NanoTechnologies have dominated this area and an overview of this sector in general are provided.

From Elkington and Fife LLP 25 Aug 2005

Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) - Who Holds All the Patents?

As Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPM) and Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) are still evolving, manufacturers are keen to protect their work by patenting many of the design changes. Which companies hold most patents, how Veeco has dominated the market and a summary of the current situation is provided.

24 Aug 2005

Scanning Tunneling Microscopes (STM) - History, Overview of Analysis Methods and Future Developments

Scanning Tunneling Microscopes (STMs) were the first type of microscopes that let scientists study material at the atomic level. The history of STMs, how STMs work, operational techniques, the emergence of Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs), and the vision of viewing the nano-realm in 3D is examined.

24 Aug 2005

Dendrimers: Definition, Dendrimers in Medicine, Other Industry Applications and Examples of Products

Dendrimers are three-dimensional, synthetic macromolecules with branching parts, formed using a fabrication process at the nanscale level. A definition and brief history of dendrimers, their use in medicine, other potential applications, commercialization and instances of products are considered.

24 Aug 2005