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Elefanten: Der Klub der jungen Dickhäuter
Hintergrund Lesedauer ca. 14 Minuten Drucken Teilen Elefanten: Der Klub der jungen Dickhäuter Männliche Afrikanische Savannenelefanten galten lange als Einzelgänger. Doch neuere Forschung zeigt: Die vermeintlich einsamen Bullen verfügen über komplexe soziale Netzwerke. Ein junges Elefantenmännchen (rechts) begrüßt einen älteren Bullen.
A Case of Sibling Adoption in Wild Orangutans: Accelerated Development of Independence Following Maternal Loss
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description eth70020-sup-0001-TableS1.xlsxExcel 2007 spreadsheet , 11.4 KB Table S1: Results of mixed models comparing Rossa's social behavior, when she was traveling with her younger sister Ronnie, to other adolescent females and adult females. References , , , , , and . 2013.
Government Watchdog Expects Medicaid Work Requirement Analysis by Fall
The country’s top nonpartisan government watchdog has confirmed it is examining the costs of running the nation’s only active Medicaid work requirement program, as Republican state and federal lawmakers consider similar requirements. The U.S. Government Accountability Office told KFF Health News that its analysis of the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program could be released this fall.
Male African Elephants Were Once Thought to Be Solitary-New Research Reveals They Have Complex Social Networks
I woke up in the research tower to a soft exhale and then a trickle of water at the waterhole below. The full moon hung low and dim in the west. I squinted at my watch. It was 4 A.M. I wondered which of my elephant study subjects had come to drink at this hour. Elephants are creatures of habit, and they typically don’t show up here at the Mushara waterhole in Namibia’s Etosha National Park until at least 11 A.M. But the full moon does funny things to elephant movements.
League of Women Voters Urges Voters to Demand Legislators Defend the Constitution Original
MENASHA, WI—(WISS)—Executive orders have made news since President Donald Trump took office in January. Some of those orders are seen as unconstitutional. The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Appleton-Fox Cities and the League of Women Voters of Winnebago County came together to encourage Fox Valley voters to contact their federal legislators about what they see as a crisis for our democracy.
‘A Road at Night:’ UW Coach Howard Moore’s Story of Heartbreak and Inspiration
Source: 'A Road at Night' and Civic Media The documentary highlights Moore’s life, basketball career, and unbreakable community ties following a tragic car crash involving the former player and coach Mar 25, 2025, 3:47 PM CST The new documentary, A Road at Night, brings the heartbreak and inspiration of Howard Moore’s story to the big screen.
Discovering Energy in Nature
LACROSSE, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – The Wisconsin DPI announces an educator training session at The Nature Place in Lacrosse Monday, March 31, 2025 from 9:00a to 11:30a. In this training, educators will experience energy lessons that can effectively be taught outside.
Crawford Encourages Voters to Choose Common Sense over Politics
OSHKOSH, WI- (WISS) – Friday evening, President Donald Trump urged Wisconsin voters to cast their ballots for Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Just hours after that endorsement, Schimel’s opponent Susan Crawford was in Oshkosh and Green Bay drumming up support for her campaign. “It was not a surprise, and in fact, I thought they’d sewn it up weeks ago,” Crawford said of the endorsement. “He’s obviously been in the pocket of Elon Musk for many months now.
Hmong New Years in Central Wisconsin this Weekend
WAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – It’s been celebrated in the area since 1986 and was declared a holiday just last year in Wausau by former Mayor Katie Rosenburg. The Hmong New Year Celebration is this weekend and everyone is invited! Historically, welcoming the new year is the largest community event and celebration for Hmong people.
10 Takeaways from the 2024 Election in Wisconsin
Donald Trump prevails in a red-wave election, Tammy Baldwin survives, the WOW shift slows, State Senate Dems shine, Republicans keep the legislature, and much more. This column is from The Recombobulation Area, a weekly opinion column and online publication from Dan Shafer, now part of the Civic Media network. Learn more about The Recombobulation Area and subscribe here. Well, shit. It happened again.
WisDOT Awards Millions to Improve Rail Service Between Milwaukee and Chicago
MILWAUKEE, Wis (Civic Media) — An increase in rail service is moving along in the Dairy State with a $72.8 million federal grant awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The money will be used to improve rail capacity and potentially expand Amtrak service between Milwaukee and Chicago. The funding will support the Muskego Yard bypass project, an effort to upgrade and reconfigure routes to reduce congestion between commuter and freight trains.
Wisconsin Launches Clean Water Initiative in 86 Communities
MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) — Campbell will address PFAS in private wells. Clinton is looking at removing metals from water. Full on lead pipe replacement will be happening in Kenosha, Manitowoc, and Milwaukee. Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have announced more than $273 million has been allocated to 86 municipalities for drinking water infrastructure improvements.
Mike Rowe’s Comedy Journey from Small Town to Big Stage
His instinct led him to the opportunity to work with Rodney Dangerfield, one of his comedy idols. “I’m 17 and sent Dangerfield a bunch of jokes on a whim,” Rowe explains. “And Rodney Dangerfield calls me personally to offer advice and encouragement. That was huge for me and it made me think, maybe this could really happen.” Rowe has also navigated the world of TV writing. He and Schwaba share stories about various writers rooms and experiencing both collaborative atmospheres and tense environments.
Best U Pick Farms in and around Portland, Oregon
Follow us to the U-pick Oregon apple farms, orchards and pumpkin patches outside Portland. Fall in the countryside means leaf-peeping on a staycation or long weekend road trip. Enjoy hours’ worth of family-fun apple and pumpkin picking. Plus, save money on family food bills for weeks to come. At most farms today, entertaining guests is part of the business. Expect to pick fruit, go on a hayride or other attraction, and return home with fresh baked pies and fruit filled goodies.
Associations between Medicaid enrollment and diagnosis stage and survival among pediatric cancer patients
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare they have no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description pbc30861-sup-0001-figureS1.pdf13.5 KB Supporting Figure S1 Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (Cis) for associations between Medicaid enrollment and cancer mortality overall and by sociodemographic and tumor subgroups.
Things to do in Mystic, CT
A free association with “New England” conjures up summery images of tall sailboats, wooden docks, and lobster rolls. Mystic, CT has all the rigging of a quaint seaside village, minus the transportation hassle of a trip to Cape Cod. What to See Mystic’s nautical history is apparent in the town’s two main attractions, the seaport and aquarium.
Pediatric cancer patient emergency department visits and disposition by sociodemographic and economic characteristics
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The data source for this work is the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The data are available from https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/.
Misapplication Of Analogous Art Test Leads To Reversal
In Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., No. 21-1981 (Fed. Cir. May 9, 2023), the Federal Circuit reversed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision finding all of the challenged claims of Sanofi-Aventis' U.S. Patent No. RE47,614 unpatentable as obvious. Mylan filed an review petition alleging that the claims of the '614 patent were invalid as obvious over three prior art references--Burren, Venezia, and de Gennes.
Federal Circuit KOs Gaming Patent
In Bot M8 LLC v. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, No. 22-1291 (Fed. Cir. May 9, 2023), the Federal Circuit affirmed a final written decision from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board determining all challenged claims of Bot M8's gaming machine patent unpatentable.
Pure Hemp Prevails, But Unexceptional Case Dooms Pure Hemp's Attorneys' Fee Request - - United States
In United Cannabis, Corp. v. Pure Hemp Collective Inc., No. 22-1363 (Fed. Cir. May 8, 2023), the Federal Circuit affirmed a District of Colorado decision denying Pure Hemp's motion for attorneys' fees and sanctions. United Cannabis filed suit against Pure Hemp for patent infringement in July 2018. The case was stayed in April 2020 when United Cannabis filed for bankruptcy.
Product-By-Process Construction Dooms Claims
Holding In Kamstrup A/S v. Axioma Metering UAB, No. 2021-1923 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 12, 2022) (“Kamstrup”), the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the holding of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board that the challenged claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,806,957 were unpatentable. See Axioma Metering UAB v. Kamstrup A/S, IPR2019-01640, Paper 32 (P.T.A.B. April 1, 2021). This post focuses on the product-by-process claim element.
The CCPA’s Influence on Obviousness-Type Double Patenting Jurisprudence
Obviousness-type double patenting (“ODP”) is a judicially-created doctrine[1] intended to prevent the unjustified extension of the right to exclude granted by a patent.[2] See In re Hubbell, 709 F.3d 1140, 1145 (Fed. Cir. 2013). The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) has addressed the applicability of ODP several times in the last decade, but ODP finds its roots in decisions from the CAFC’s predecessor, the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (“CCPA”).
The CCPA's Lasting Impact On U.S. Patent Law: Part 1
The Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (CCPA), which always sat en banc and was the predecessor to today's Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), developed a rich body of jurisprudence relating to U.S. patent law. Titans of the U.S. patent bar, such as Judge Giles Sutherland Rich, who was a co-author of the 1952 Patent Act, populated the CCPA and rendered those decisions. The CAFC adopted all CCPA holdings as binding precedent in its very first decision, South Corp. v.
Whither The CCPA? The Influence Of CCPA Decisions On Anticipation
Introduction One of the requirements for patentability under United States law is novelty, as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. § 102. Under § 102, an invention is eligible for patent if it is not anticipated by prior art. Anticipation occurs when “each and every limitation of [a] claimed invention [is] disclosed in a single prior art reference,” In re Paulsen, 30 F.3d 1475, 1478–79 (Fed. Cir.
Time's Up: The Federal Circuit Holds It Lacks Jurisdiction To Review Board's Time-Bar Determination
In Atlanta Gas Light Co. v. Bennett Regul. Guards, Inc., No. 2021-1759 (Fed. Cir. May 13, 2022), the Federal Circuit concluded that it lacked jurisdiction to review the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's (PTAB) time-bar determination and dismissed Atlanta Gas's appeal. This case was before the Federal Circuit for the third time. In Bennett I, the Court held that Atlanta Gas should have been time barred and remanded with instructions to dismiss the IPR.
Relative Terms Sufficient For Reasonable Certainty
Holding In Niazi Licensing Corp. v. St. Jude Med. S.C., Inc., No. 21-1864 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 11, 2022), the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ("Federal Circuit") reversed the district court's holding that the claim terms "resilient" and "pliable" were indefinite. The Federal Circuit remanded the case to resolve the infringement issue and any remaining invalidity defenses.
Relative Terms Survive Indefiniteness Challenge
25 April 2022 by Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors In Niazi Licensing Corp. v. St. Jude Med. S.C., Inc., No. 21-1864 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 11, 2022), the Federal Circuit reversed the district court's decision holding that the terms "resilient" and "pliable" were indefinite.
"Consisting Of": Claim Language In The Fight Against Climate Change - Intellectual Property - United States
Climate change has made companies consider the impact their businesses have on the environment. To help counteract the effects of transit, manufacturing, and general pollution, some companies are developing and investing in green, or ecofriendly, technologies. As just a few examples, some companies have begun creating compostable packaging, utilizing machines that pull pollutants out of the air, and even reconsidering the ingredients in their products (to create so-called "greened-down products").
Jeux olympiques: 14 moments inoubliables qui ont changé l’histoire
1 / 15 UNITED ARCHIVES/GETTY IMAGES Moments historiques Lors des Jeux olympiques, c’est l’occasion pour le monde entier de se réunir, de célébrer les performances sportives et d’encourager les équipes et les sportifs. Pourtant, même les Jeux olympiques ne sont pas à l’abri des conflits et des controverses internationales, ni des crises mondiales.
Federal Circuit Drills Down On Ordinary Skill Requirement In Vacating ITC Infringement Determination
United States: Federal Circuit Drills Down On Ordinary Skill Requirement In Vacating ITC Infringement Determination 27 January 2022 by Angeline Premraj , Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In Kyocera Senco Indus. Tools Inc. v. ITC, No. 20-1046 (Fed. Cir. Jan.
Podcast: Indivior v. Dr Reddy's Laboratories
United States: Podcast: Indivior v. Dr Reddy's Laboratories 26 January 2022 by Thomas L. Irving , Amanda Murphy and Caitlin E. O'Connell Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In this podcast, Finnegan attorneys Tom Irving, Amanda Murphy, and Caitlin O'Connell discuss the facts of the recent Federal Circuit case, Indivior v.
Beer Dispute Still Brewing: Federal Circuit Ruling Leaves Fate Of BROOKLYN BREW SHOP Mark Partially Undecided
United States: Beer Dispute Still Brewing: Federal Circuit Ruling Leaves Fate Of BROOKLYN BREW SHOP Mark Partially Undecided 04 November 2021 by Mary Kate Brennan , Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In Brooklyn Brewery Corp. v. Brooklyn Brew Shop, LLC, No. 20-2277 (Fed. Cir. Oct.
Federal Circuit Shuts The Door On Alarm.com's Attempt To Overcome § 325(d) Denial Through
United States: Federal Circuit Shuts The Door On Alarm.com's Attempt To Overcome § 325(d) Denial Through "Repackaged" Ex Parte Reexamination Request 14 October 2021 by Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In In re Vivint, Inc., No. 20-1992 (Fed. Cir. Sept.
Federal Circuit Clarifies That There Is Not A Heightened Standard For Willful Infringement
United States: Federal Circuit Clarifies That There Is Not A Heightened Standard For Willful Infringement 05 October 2021 by Daniel M. Jordan , Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In SRI Int'l, Inc. v. Cisco Sys., Inc., No. 2020-1685 (Fed. Cir. Sept.
Place Of Business Cannot Be Imputed To Related Companies Who Maintain Corporate Separateness
United States: Place Of Business Cannot Be Imputed To Related Companies Who Maintain Corporate Separateness 10 August 2021 by Daniel M. Jordan (Washington, DC) , Caitlin E. O'Connell (Washington, DC) and Elizabeth Ferrill (Washington, DC) Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In Andra Grp., LP v. Victoria's Secret Stores, LLC, No. 2020-2009 (Fed. Cir. Aug.
"Shall Be" Language May Not Effectuate A Present Automatic Assignment Of Rights
United States: "Shall Be" Language May Not Effectuate A Present Automatic Assignment Of Rights 09 August 2021 by Eunice Y. Lee (Washington, DC) , Caitlin E. O'Connell (Washington, DC) and Elizabeth Ferrill (Washington, DC) Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In Omni MedSci, Inc., v. Apple Inc., Nos. 2020-1715, -1716 (Fed. Cir. Aug.
Play Is Serious Business for Elephants
It was late afternoon in the winter scrub desert within Namibia’s Etosha National Park when I spotted a family of elephants on the southern edge of the clearing. I was scanning the horizon from the observation tower where my colleagues and I conduct our research at Mushara water hole.
14 Olympic Moments That Changed History
10 Historical Accidents That Changed History 9 Split-Second Decisions That Changed History 18 Moments That Changed Women's History Forever 15 Ordinary People Who Changed History 13 Fun Facts About the Olympics to Know Ahead of the Games 9 Famous Moments in History That Never Actually Happened 10 Petty Conflicts That Changed the Course of History 10 Accidental Discoveries That Changed the World 13 Famous Siblings Who Changed History 11 Ways Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Made History...
A Fractured Vision Of Eligibility — Split Federal Circuit Panel Finds Digital Camera Claims Ineligible - Intellectual Property - United States
United States: A Fractured Vision Of Eligibility — Split Federal Circuit Panel Finds Digital Camera Claims Ineligible 24 June 2021 by Christopher Johns , Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In Yu v. Apple Inc., No. 2020-1760 (Fed. Cir.
New Vision Wins Another Chance To Defend Gaming Patents Following Arthrex Remand
United States: New Vision Wins Another Chance To Defend Gaming Patents Following Arthrex Remand 24 May 2021 by Sneha Nyshadham , Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In New Vision Gaming & Dev., Inc. v. SG Gaming, Inc., No. 2020-1399 (Fed. Cir.
Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB's Claim Construction And Obviousness Analysis For VoIP Patent - Intellectual Property - United States
United States: Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB's Claim Construction And Obviousness Analysis For VoIP Patent 21 May 2021 by Eric Magleby , Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In Uniloc 2017 LLC v. Apple Inc., No. 2020-1403 (Fed. Cir.
Federal Circuit Reaffirms Targeted Advertising Is An Abstract Concept
United States: Federal Circuit Reaffirms Targeted Advertising Is An Abstract Concept 19 May 2021 by Regan Rundio , Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In Free Stream Media Corp. v. Alphonso Inc., No. 2019-1506 (Fed. Cir.
Lack Of Actual Reduction To Practice Sinks Nucleic Acid Sequencing Patents - Intellectual Property - United States
United States: Lack Of Actual Reduction To Practice Sinks Nucleic Acid Sequencing Patents 18 May 2021 by Sneha Nyshadham , Caitlin E. O'Connell and Elizabeth Ferrill Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In Pac. Biosciences of California, Inc. v. Oxford Nanopore Techs., Inc., No. 20-2155 (Fed. Cir.
Recoup Your Investment And More – Your Equitable Intervening Rights Are Safe - Intellectual Property - United States
United States: Recoup Your Investment And More – Your Equitable Intervening Rights Are Safe 26 February 2021 by Elliott LaParne , Caitlin E. O'Connell , Elizabeth Ferrill and Esther Lim Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In John Bean Tech. Corp. v. Morris & Associates, Inc., Nos. 2020-1090, 2020-1148 (Fed. Cir. Feb.
"I Had a Near Miss With a Charging Wild Elephant"
© Courtesy Bull elephants confront the vehicle of Dr. Caitlin O'Connell, Etosha National Park, Namibia. Two massive bull elephants came barreling toward me, kicking up sand as the one charged the other and pummelled him in the vulnerable flank with his sharp tusk. The other retreated, heading straight at me at close range—and there was no telling if he'd stop when he got to me. I had miscalculated. There was no margin of error. I had nowhere to go.
What Can a Billion Dollars Buy You?
10 Things You Can Buy on Amazon for Just $1 15 Money-Saving Ideas That Will Make You $1,200 Richer 8 Cheap Items to Buy Now That Will Be Worth a Fortune Later 50 Things $1 Will Get You Around the World 13 Things Rich People Never Waste Their Money On 25 Things in Your House Right Now That Could Be Worth Money 11 Products Worth Spending Your Hard-Earned Cash On 10 Things You Should Have Been Buying from the Dollar Store This Whole Time 20 Cheap Items That Will End Up Costing You More 11 Things...
For the Travel and Nature Writer: Keeping Your Mind Sharp and Words Insightful
The most compelling way to feel a direct connection to nature is through an immersive wilderness experience. As a conservationist, ardent traveler and nature writer, I have been fortunate to have had many such opportunities, both in Africa and within the United States. I’ll never forget my first visit to Yellowstone, one of America’s wildlife gems, after returning from a three-year contract to study elephants in Namibia.
Reply Evidence Sufficient To Establish Printed Publication Status Of Reference
United States: Reply Evidence Sufficient To Establish Printed Publication Status Of Reference 04 December 2020 Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In VidStream LLC v. Twitter, Inc., Nos. 2019-1734, 2019-1735 (Fed. Cir. Nov. 25, 2020), the Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB's holding that Twitter's primary reference qualified as prior art under 35 U.S.C. § 102(a).
New Year Plan: Budget Better with Mvelopes
Between the gifts, party outfits, and festive nights out, the holidays can pass in a frenzied blur of green (and Between the gifts, party outfits, and festive nights out, the holidays can pass in a frenzied blur of green (and we don’t mean mistletoe). Once the confetti settles on New Year’s, it’s a good time to reevaluate your financial goals.
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