Maxspect has been awarded its US Patent for Gyre Flow Technology that gives them a stronger leg up on fighting companies like Jebao and Jecod that are blatantly ripping off the technology, who now will face patent infringement if they…
Hydor USA files complaint against Jebao with U.S. International Trade Commission
Sadly Chinese knockoffs of aquarium products perpetuates our industry. Sure it brings in some more affordable products, but the downside is the loss of revenue against patented products for the true innovators in the industry. Hydor USA is now drawing…
‘This American Life’ explores our broken patent system and how it got that way
The latest episode of the popular radio show This American Life discusses some of the current challenges facing prospective inventors of novel ideas and how the US Patent System is being gamed by patent trolls. Most American reefers are well…
Luxim getting sued by Ceravision over patent dispute regarding plasma lighting
Ceravision, a company that is based in the United Kingdom has decided to sue Luxim to protect their Intellectual Property. The two companies are scheduled to go to trial in both the United States and in the UK. What is…
Adey’s Algae Turf Scrubber patent will expire this year
The Algae Turf Scrubber (ATS) is a method of aquarium water purification that was patented by Walter Adey in 1992. With this patent Adey prevented others from building or developing ATS filters which effectively stopped any independent development or innovation…
Tunze files for Patent on magnet holder
A patent application unearthed hints that Tunze wants to patent the magnet holder itself, which is quite a feat. The abstract description describes “a magnet-holder for attaching an object to a glass pane has two parts of a holder which…
