P&G Crest Whitestrips Patents Repel ‘Indefiniteness’ Challenge
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
P&G prevails in U.S. district court arguing that three private-label tooth-whitening strip firms infringed three off its patents for Crest Whitestrips. The defendants plan to appeal the ruling against their motion that two of P&G’s patents are invalid.
You may also be interested in...
In Brief
Bayer buys herbal firm; NBTY notes bright spots, hires international leader; Neptune prepares to rebuild; P&G suit targets CAO’s tooth whiteners; CSPI supports restricting St. John’s wort; Coppertone schools parents; Hillary Clinton will speak at NACDS Total Store Expo.
In Brief
Perrigo divests personal hygiene assets; P&G sues whitening strip private labeler; Purimune contamination prompts Baby Move recall; FDA sounds alarm on Oto-Ease recall; more news In Brief.
P&G Restores Volume Growth In Beauty, Grooming After Pricing Run
Procter & Gamble reports strong consumer spending in the US and Europe after a 3% increase in product pricing over the past year. Dragging on fiscal third-quarter results, sales of SK-II in China fell 30% for the January-March period, while lower incidence of cough and cold impacted Health Care performance.