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	Extracts from the FTC report on patents and competition
		The U.S. Federal Trade Commission was asked to research the interface between patent policy and competition policy.
		The Commission, therefore, urges that in assessing obviousness, the analysis should ascribe to the person having ordinary skill in the art an ability to combine or modify prior art references consistent with the creativity and problem-solving skills that in fact are characteristic of those having ordinary skill in the art.
		Failure to give weight to suggestions implicit from the prior art as a whole, suggestions from the nature of the problem to be solved, and the ability and knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art may be unnecessarily detrimental to competition.
	www.ffii.org.uk /swpat/ftc/ftc.html (0 words)

	FDA - Federal Trade Commission Act
		The Commission may exercise such authority only upon receiving a request which is agreed to by a majority of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate or the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
		Whenever the Commission has reason to believe that any person, partnership, or corporation is liable for a criminal penalty under this subchapter, the Commission shall certify the facts to the Attorney General, whose duty it shall be to cause appropriate criminal proceedings to be brought.
		If the Commission satisfies the court that the act or practice to which the cease and desist order relates is one which a reasonable man would have known under the circumstances was dishonest or fraudulent, the court may grant relief under subsection (b) of this section.
	www.fda.gov /opacom/laws/ftca.htm (0 words)

	Federal Trade Commission - LexisNexis InfoPro - Zimmerman's Research Guide
		I believe they are also published along with FTC analysis in Federal Trade Commission Decisions starting with volume 129.
		Decisions: FTC Administrative Law Judge Decisions are published in Federal Trade Commission Decisions, starting in 1915; they are posted on the FTC Web site starting in 1969 (volume 75).
		Litigation Status: The FTC posts a status report for on pending Federal trade cases.
	www.lexisnexis.com /infopro/zimmerman/disp.aspx?z=1478 (0 words)

	Federal Trade Commission - SourceWatch
		The FTC has issued regulations to determine the size and format of the health warning in relation to the size of the package.
		On May 31, 1994, the FTC voted (3-2) to close an investigation of whether R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company used the Joe Camel cartoon character to encourage children to smoke.
		The FTC smoking test is not an accurate measure of tar and nicotine levels that reach the smoker because people inhale deeper and longer than the FTC tests, per Dr. John Slade, people get two times more nicotine than FTC test results reveal.
	www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Federal_Trade_Commission (1963 words)

	Federal Trade Commission
		The Federal Trade Commission today announced two complaints and proposed consent orders with two of the largest purveyors of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) refractive eye surgery services, settling charges that their advertisements were not substantiated by scientific evidence.
		The FTC alleges that only $200 of the deposit was returned to consumers who elected to undergo the surgery but subsequently were rejected for medical reasons.
		The Commission's proposed consent orders are designed to prevent the two companies from engaging in similar acts or practices in the future when advertising their LASIK services.
	www.canovision.com /articles/ftc.htm (935 words)

	Federal Trade Commission
		That upon the organization of the commission and election of its chairman, the Bureau of Corporations and the offices of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Corporations shall cease to exist; and all pending investigations and proceedings of the Bureau of corporations shall be continued by the commission....
		The commission is hereby empowered and directed to prevent persons, partnerships, or corporations, except banks, and common carriers subject to the Acts to regulate commerce, from using unfair methods of competition in commerce.
		Any party required by such order of the commission to cease and desist from using such method of competition may obtain a review of such order in said circuit court of appeals by filing in the court a written petition praying that the order of the commission be set aside....
	www.multied.com /documents/FTC.html (1062 words)

	Federal Trade Commission Act Summary (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It also created the Federal Trade Commission, a bipartisan commission of five presidential appointees, confirmed by the Senate, to police violations of the act.
		The FTC (and the provisions of the antitrust acts that preceded it) promotes free and fair trade competition by investigating and preventing violations of the law.
		The Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 established the Federal Trade Commission, a bipartisan body of five members appointed by the President of the United States for seven year terms.
	www.bookrags.com /Federal_Trade_Commission_Act (704 words)

	Federal Trade Commission - Home
		The FTC deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American.
		It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy.
		The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers’ interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies.
	www.ftc.gov (167 words)

	healthfinder.gov — Federal Trade Commission - FTC
		The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent Federal agency that works to maintain a strongly competitive free enterprise system.
		Ten regional FTC offices also collect and investigate consumer complaints.
		The FTC publishes copies of its studies, the texts of relevant acts, reprints of court decisions, manuals for large and small businesses, trade regulation rules, annual reports, and consumer education pamphlets.
	www.healthfinder.gov /orgs/HR1409.htm (0 words)

	Federal Trade Commission
		The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to ensure that the nation’s markets are vigorous, efficient and free of restrictions that harm consumers.
		In addition, the Commission conducts economic research and analysis to support its law enforcement efforts and to contribute to the policy deliberations oft the Congress, the Executive Branch, other independent agencies, and state and local governments.
		The Commission is headed by five Commissioners, nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, each serving a seven-year term.
	www.alliemae.org /ftc.html (427 words)

	Federal Trade Commission - About Us
		When the FTC was created in 1914, its purpose was to prevent unfair methods of competition in commerce as part of the battle to “bust the trusts.” Over the years, Congress passed additional laws giving the agency greater authority to police anticompetitive practices.
		In 1975, Congress gave the FTC the authority to adopt industry-wide trade regulation rules.
		The FTC’s work is performed by the Bureaus of Consumer Protection, Competition and Economics.
	ftc.gov /ftc/about.shtm (0 words)

	Federal Trade Commission Urged to Investigate Beer and Liquor Sponsorship of NASCAR ~ Newsroom ~ News from CSPI
		Federal Trade Commission Urged to Investigate Beer and Liquor Sponsorship of NASCAR ~ Newsroom ~ News from CSPI
		When it conducts its upcoming review of the alcohol industry’s advertising and marketing practices and the industry’s self-regulation systems, the Federal Trade Commission should examine the burgeoning alcohol sponsorship relationships with Nascar, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
		At least with the toy cars bearing beer logos, Nascar realizes it may have a problem: The boxes' fine print indicates the toy "is intended for adults of legal drinking age," though elsewhere, in a warning about choking, it says it is not intended for children under 3.
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	Viatical Settlements - The Body
		The federal government does not require policyholders either to choose accelerated benefits or cash in their policies before qualifying for Medicaid benefits.
		You can file a complaint with the FTC by contacting the Consumer Response Center by phone: 202-FTC-HELP (382-4357); TDD: 202-326-2502; by mail: Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580; or through the Internet, using the online complaint form.
		Although the Commission cannot resolve individual problems for consumers, it can act against a company if it sees a pattern of possible law violations.
	www.thebody.com /ftc/viatical598.html (0 words)

	TRUTH ON THE MARKET » federal trade commission
		Geoff’s post last week on the FTC’s move to block the Whole Foods/Wild Oats merger poked fun at a stupid pun appearing in the agency’s press release: “If Whole Foods is allowed to devour Wild Oats, it will mean higher prices, reduced quality, and fewer choices for consumers.
		With regard to this particular scheme, “[t]he Commission examined the circumstances under the rule of reason and concluded that it had reason to believe that the practices were anticompetitive.” Overruling Dr.
		Federal Trade Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour has sent the U.S. Supreme Court justices an “open letter” regarding the pending Leegin case.
	www.truthonthemarket.com /category/antitrust/federal-trade-commission (3415 words)

	Federal Trade Commission — Infoplease.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Federal Trade Commission: Enforcement - Enforcement The commission's law-enforcement activities have to do with the prevention of...
		Federal Trade Commission: Duties of the FTC - Duties of the FTC The duties of the FTC are, in general, to promote fair competition through the...
		Federal Trade Commission to review need for federal guidance on 'green' advertising claims.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/history/A0818390.html (360 words)

	US Dept of State - Federal Trade Commission Settles Identity Theft Case
		An FTC press release says the individual has agreed to a settlement in which he is forever barred from sending spam e-mail, and will sacrifice the $3,500 falsely obtained in the scheme.
		The FTC alleged that the scam, called "phishing," worked like this: posing as America Online, the con artist sent consumers e-mail messages claiming that there had been a problem with the billing of their AOL account.
		An FTC Consumer Alert, "How Not to Get Hooked by a 'Phishing' Scam" warns consumers who receive e-mail that claims an account will be shut down unless they reconfirm their billing information not to reply or click on the link in the e-mail.
	usinfo.state.gov /gi/Archive/2003/Jul/23-42870.html (1000 words)

	Cover Pages: US Federal Trade Commission Report Calls for Patent Law and Policy Reform.
		The FTC recommends tightening certain legal standards used to evaluate whether a patent is 'obvious'.
		The Commission will renew its commitment to the filing of amicus briefs in important patent cases that can affect competition, as well as in cases at the intersection of patent and antitrust law.
		The FTC looks forward to working closely with the PTO and other patent organizations to increase communication and include all parties in discussion and implementation of the FTC's recommendations.
	xml.coverpages.org /ni2003-11-11-a.html (2732 words)

	Consumers Union Asks Federal Trade Commission To Investigate Ownership Links Between AT&T And AOL-Time Warner
		Gene Kimmelman, Co-Director of CU's Washington DC office, is sending a letter to FTC Chairman Robert Pitofsky to request an investigation of the links between Time Warner and ATandT with the hopes that the FTC will require them to eliminate their overlapping interests in cable distribution and programming.
		The FTC believed that the potential links between TCI and Time Warner - which were then the two largest cable providers in the nation -- could allow the companies to seriously reduce competition in cable distribution and cable TV programming.
		While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) required ATandT to sell some of its cable interests as a condition of the MediaOne merger, the FCC did not require ATandT to sell its stake in Time Warner Entertainment and therefore did not ensure that the FTC's ownership limits under the Time Warner-Turner consent decree would be met.
	www.consumersunion.org /telecom/catdc600.htm (650 words)

	ASTA Legislative Initiatives - Federal Trade Commission
		The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency whose major responsibility is…to promote competition though the prevention of general trade restraints and protect consumers from fraud and unfair, deceptive practices.
		The text of FTC’s statue in deceptive practices is virtually identical to the text of the Federal Aviation Act.
		The FTC provides for a healthier, more pro-business environment for travel agents to receive fair and balanced federal treatment especially with new technology developments currently driving the industry.
	www.astanet.com /govaffairs/initiatives-ftc.asp (406 words)

	Federal Trade Commission
		On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Federal Trade Commission and national experts will gather in Chicago for Green Lights and Red Flags: FTC Rules of the Road for Advertising Law, a one-day “back to basics” workshop about complying with truth-in-advertising laws.
		On Tuesday, September 9th, the Federal Trade Commission and regional experts will gather in Louisville for Green Lights and Red Flags: FTC Rules of the Road for Advertisers, a one-day “back to basics” workshop about complying with truth-in-advertising laws.
		On January 14, 2003, the Federal Trade Commission and regional experts will gather in Chicago for Green Lights and Red Flags: FTC Rules of the Road for Advertisers, a one-day “back to basics” workshop about complying with truth-in-advertising laws.
	ftc.gov /greenlights (0 words)

	Federal Trade Commission
		Since the passage of DSHEA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has exerted greater regulatory control over dietary supplement advertising.
		FTC regulations are similar to FDA labeling regulations but operate under a completely separate body of laws.
		The FTC can take action against supplement manufacturers who make claims that lack "sound scientific evidence" in their advertising or that they deem false or misleading.
	www.supplementquality.com /stdregs/FTC.html (152 words)

	Comments to the Federal Trade Commission: Prerecorded Telemarketing Calls to Existing Business Customers (EBR)
		The Commission has failed to take into consideration the large number of prerecorded sales messages that are now and will be left on voice mail machines and services.
		When an individual returns home after a day at work and listens to the messages on the voice mail machine, it is impossible for him or her to opt-out by pressing a number on the keypad because that call is no longer connected to the entity making the call.
		The Commission seems to adopt the FCC’s reason for allowing prerecorded messages, that is, while the messages may be intrusive such messages do not impose the same costs on the recipient as unsolicited facsimile messages.
	www.privacyrights.org /ar/FTC-TSREBR.htm (4673 words)

	Federal Trade Commission Obtains Civil Penalty Against William H. Gates III
		At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today filed a complaint in federal district court to obtain civil penalties against William H. Gates III for violating the reporting requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Pre-merger Notification Act.
		Gates was not eligible for the exemption for acquisitions made solely for the purpose of investment because he was on the board of directors of ICOS.
		The Commission vote to refer the complaint to the U.S. Department of Justice for filing on the FTC’s behalf was 5-0.
	www.zeropaid.com /news/4246/Federal+Trade+Commission+Obtains+Civil+Penalty+Against+William+H.+Gates+III (527 words)

	Federal Trade Commission - Privacy Policy
		This page describes how the FTC handles information that we learn about consumers when consumers visit the Web sites we operate (www.ftc.gov, www.consumer.gov, www.econsumer.gov, www.donotcall.gov) or contact us by mail, phone, or email.
		We collect the information under the authority of the FTC Act and other laws we enforce or administer, and we maintain it in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, where applicable.
		When you submit a complaint, you may be contacted by the FTC, other law enforcement agencies, or any of the private entities to which your complaint has been referred.
	www.ftc.gov /ftc/privacy.htm (0 words)

	Federal Trade Commission - Privacy Initiatives
		The Federal Trade Commission is educating consumers and businesses about the importance of personal information privacy, including the security of personal information.
		Under the FTC Act, the Commission guards against unfairness and deception by enforcing companies' privacy promises about how they collect, use and secure consumers' personal information.
		Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Commission has implemented rules concerning financial privacy notices and the administrative, technical and physical safeguarding of personal information, and it aggressively enforces against pretexting.
	www.ftc.gov /privacy (0 words)

	JURIST - Federal Trade Commission
		FTC appeals ruling allowing Whole Foods to proceed with acquisition
		Philip Morris [Duke Law case backgrounder], where the Court held that a lawsuit against the tobacco company could not be removed from state to federal court solely....
		FTC chairman opposes congressional efforts to curb 'net neutrality'
	jurist.law.pitt.edu /currentawareness/ftc.php (0 words)

	FCIC: Internet Auctions
		But online auctions can be risky business, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal agency that works to prevent fraud, deception and unfair practices in the marketplace.
		Under federal law, you’re required to advertise your product or service and the terms of the sale honestly and accurately.
		The Federal Trade Commission works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them.
	www.pueblo.gsa.gov /cic_text/computers/internet-auction/internet_auctions.htm (2644 words)

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