In Brief: Arcade v. 3-M
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Arcade v. 3-M: Chattanooga, Tenn.-based scent sampler Arcade files suit against Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3-M), charging that "certain of 3-M's resealable fragrance samplers" infringe Arcade's patents for its DiscCover scent samplers. Filed July 19 in Chattanooga District Court, the filing requests an injunction restraining 3-M from "further infringement" of Arcade's U.S. Patent Nos. 5,341,992 and 5,439,172. Arcade purchased the rights to the DiscCover technology, which allows fragrances samples to be enclosed in magazines and sampling cards under a leakproof, resealable "peelback film," from U.K.-based firm Beautiful Bouquet in 1993 ("The Rose Sheet" Sept. 20, 1993, In Brief). Arcade said that it filed the suit "in accordance with its policy to vigorously enforce and protect its valuable intellectual property rights...
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Arcade v. 3-M: Chattanooga, Tenn.-based scent sampler Arcade files suit against Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3-M), charging that "certain of 3-M's resealable fragrance samplers" infringe Arcade's patents for its DiscCover scent samplers. Filed July 19 in Chattanooga District Court, the filing requests an injunction restraining 3-M from "further infringement" of Arcade's U.S. Patent Nos. 5,341,992 and 5,439,172. Arcade purchased the rights to the DiscCover technology, which allows fragrances samples to be enclosed in magazines and sampling cards under a leakproof, resealable "peelback film," from U.K.-based firm Beautiful Bouquet in 1993 ("The Rose Sheet" Sept. 20, 1993, In Brief). Arcade said that it filed the suit "in accordance with its policy to vigorously enforce and protect its valuable intellectual property rights.... |