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U.S. court ruling favors Cubist in patent case versus Hospira

(Reuters) - A federal court on Monday ruled in favor of Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc <CBST.O> on the interpretation of patent language in a case involving a generic challenge to its lead drug Cubicin by Hospira Inc <HSP.N>. Full story

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Medtronic patent case

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a patent dispute concerning Medtronic Inc over medical devices it manufactures that give the heart electrical jolts when it fails to pump blood properly. Full story

Newegg, Overstock win patent fight with Alcatel-Lucent

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The online shopping sites Newegg and Overstock Inc won a patent battle on Wednesday with telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent SA, which had accused the companies of infringing its patented technology. Full story

Myriad Genetics shares rise to three-year highs

Shares of diagnostic test maker Myriad Genetics Inc. rose to a three-year high Tuesday, as analysts said actions by the Supreme Court and actress Angelina Jolie could both help the company. Full story

Nintendo wins appeals court decision over Wii

(Reuters) - Nintendo Co, one of the world's largest makers of video game players, won a U.S. appeals court decision in a patent case that will allow it to keep importing its popular Wii system into the United States. Full story

How to Protect Your Business Idea Without a Patent

You don't have to fork over thousands of dollars in legal fees to safeguard your business idea with a patent. Here are some affordable easy steps to help ensure you're protecting your ideas from theft. Full story

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  Young inventor intros 'hamster bowling' to world

A 12-year-old Michigan girl discusses securing a patent for a new game, which she accidentally discovered when she was nine, "hamster bowling." WDIV's Brandon Roux reports.

  Supreme Court considers genetic patents

The Supreme Court will decide if companies can patent human genes. NBC's Danielle Leigh reports.

  Hearing will determine genetic testing in the US

NBC’s Pete Williams reports on the Supreme Court hearing on whether a company can own a patent on the genes in the human body.

  VirentX Patent Suit From Apple Upheld

Apple is suing VirentX in regards to its FaceTime video chat service. CNBC's Herb Greenberg reports a judge has upheld the $368 million patent suit verdict. Mad Money host Jim Cramer, weighs in.

  Cramer Crashes In: No Invitation, No Microphone

Jim Cramer makes an unscheduled appearance on "Street Signs" to challenge Herb Greenberg's negative report on a company that won a patent battle against Apple and discuss the stock market's move toward all-time highs.

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