The patent application was filed by Northwestern University for a molecular signatures for distinguishing liver transplant rejections or injuries. It was filed on May 22, 2015 before being approved on Aug. 31, 2021.
Though patents are required for inventions and products, the granting of a patent is not a guarantee for success. Dennis Crouch, co-director of the Center for Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship said roughly 50 percent of patents expire prematurely due to costs.
There were two patents granted for Evanston inventors in the week ending Sep. 4.
Longest patent application period in Evanston for week ending Sep. 4
| Applicant Name | Filing Date | Granted Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | 2015-05-22 | 2021-08-31 |
| Northwestern University | 2017-10-24 | 2021-08-31 |
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