Jun 24, 2008 | Patent Prospector
Wily guys Mork & Beaty of Scanner Technologies got semiconductor packaging inspection patents.
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CAFC: Misrepresentation Does NOT Have to Bear on Patentability For Inequitable Conduct
Scanner Tech. Corp. v. ICOS Vision Systems Corp. N.V. , , June 19, 2008 During prosecution, Scanner became convinced that a new product launched by ICOS was infringing on the claims of a patent application.
Inequitable Conduct Based on Petition to Make Special
Scanner Technologies Corp. v. ICOS Vision Systems There are many companies that value quick prosecution and issuance.
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Tencor Corporation today announced that its proposed acquisition of ICOS Vision Systems Corporation NV is not subject to - 05/13/2008 - 04:30 PM VERNON, Calif.-- --True Religion Apparel, Inc. via Business Wire
Scanner Technologies Expects Favorable Ruling from Court of Appeals
“Scanner did not attempt to mislead the Patent Office in any way. We are confident the Court of Appeals will rule that our patents are enforceable and reverse the award of fees to ICOS.”
The Court of Appeals heard oral argument on May 9, 2008 for Scanner's appeal of a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. via PR-inside.com
KLA-Tencor Launches Tender Offer
Semiconductor testing equipment maker KLA-Tencor Corp. said Tuesday it launched a tender offer for Leuven, Belgium-based ICOS Vision Systems Corp. via Forbes
Analyst: Inspection systems provider Camtek should be sold
EE Times Europe >> Israel How easy/hard is the economic recession going to be? 1) What Recession? China, India, Russia and Brazil will keep the global economy afloat. via EETimes.eu
KLA-Tencor Set To Buy Belgium's ICOS For $467 Million
“It's a done deal ... It could take at least a year or two years to get to that level”
BRUSSELS/SAN FRANCISCO, - KLA-Tencor, the microchip testing equipment maker, Thursday agreed to buy Belgian peer ICOS Vision Systems for $467 million in cash, broadening its range of products to go after the ... via InformationWeek
ICOS Vision Systems announces Q4 and year 2007 results.
“During the fourth quarter, revenues grew as expected, with all three product lines contributing to sequential growth”
ICOS Vision Systems Corporation NV , a leading supplier of inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. via Market Wire
KLA-Tencor to buy Belgian T&M gear maker
“ICOS has exceptional synergy with KLA-Tencor in both markets and technologies, and would provide us with additional opportunities for both growth and diversification”
Chip tool maker KLA-Tencor Corp is to buy Belgian inspection equipment specialist ICOS Vision Systems Corporation NV in a deal valued at $465.8 million . via EETimes.com
Scanner Technologies Announces Temporary Stay of Supplemental Judgment in New York Litigation
The supplemental judgment awarded ICOS Vision Systems Corporation N.V. $3.4 million in fees and costs in a patent infringement suit initiated by Scanner Technologies in July of 2000. via PR-inside.com
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ICOS Vision Systems awarded reimbursement of defense expenses in Scanner Case.
Leuven, Belgium - November 6, 2007 - ICOS Vision Systems Corporation NV , a world leader in vision solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced that on November 2, 2007, it received a favorable ... via Customer Interaction Solutions