Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Please forward to fellow animal advocates USPTO Grants AAVS Request for Reexamination of Animal Patent While common sense would rail against the idea that an animal could be considered an invention, a mere object like a toothbrush, toaster, or toilet seat, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been granting patents on animals for over 20 years. AAVS, however, contests the legality of animal patents and recently filed a challenge to Patent No. 6,924,413, issued for rabbits and other animals whose eyes have been purposefully damaged so they can be used to develop treatments for dry eye. Recognizing the merits of our challenge, the USPTO recently decided to open an investigation into the rabbit patent. The USPTO agreed that substantial new questions of patentability were raised. Click here to read more and take action! What's in the News? Animal Experiments Discussed at Global Meeting The 6th World Congress on Alternatives & Animal Use in the Life Sciences was held last month in Tokyo, Japan. Sue Leary, President of AAVS and its affiliate, the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation, attended this meeting of researchers and educators alike. In addition, AAVS Education Director, Laura Ducceschi, presented a poster on student choice policies in colleges and universities. Click here to read “Humane League,†in The Economist. AAVS is not responsible for the content of outside websites or for broken links. Many Mourn the Passing of Anita Roddick The founder of The Body Shop, Anita Roddick, has died at age 64. Her cosmetic company, described by many as ethically, environmentally, and socially conscious, was dedicated to selling cruelty-free products. In fact, The Body Shop was one of the original signatories of the Leaping Bunny Program, which operates the strongest cruelty-free standards. Click here to read “Dame Anita Roddick Dies Aged 64,†in The BBC News. AAVS is not responsible for the content of outside websites or for broken links. Non-Animal Tests Are Making Strides Because testing ingredients and chemicals on animals is time-consuming and expensive, many companies are pushing to develop alternative tests. In addition to saving animal lives, many of these new tests are more reliable and easily reproducible. Click here to read “Saving the Animals: New Ways to Test Products,†in The New York Times. AAVS is not responsible for the content of outside websites or for broken links. Shop With Compassion! Urban Decay is one of nearly 180 companies that has met the standards of and signed on to the Leaping Bunny Program, making a commitment against animal testing. Click here to view more cruelty-free companies and order a pocket-sized Compassionate Shopping Guide! Become A Member! When you join AAVS, you become part of the first animal organization in the country founded to end the cruel and unnecessary use of animals in science. We rely entirely on our members and friends for financial support. Your membership dues and contributions are used to support all of our campaigns and programs, as well as the production of our award winning publications. As an AAVS member you are entitled to receive the quarterly AV Magazine, the bi-monthly Activate For Animals newsletter, and a 10% discount on all our merchandise including t-shirts, books, and more!Click here to join AAVS! American Anti-Vivisection Society 801 Old York Rd., #204 Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215)887-0816To /change profile: To : This message was sent to you because you are an existing customer/member. Email list management powered by http://MailerMailer.com See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage.See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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