Biotech Companies Look to Benefit From Transformed Patent System
Five Star Equities Provides Stock Research on Advanced Cell Technology and StemCells
(firmenpresse) - NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 05/15/12 -- In recent months the Biotech Industry has become a hotbed of Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity and speculation. As large pharmaceuticals face major patent expirations in 2012 they have looked to biotech companies to provide new streams of revenue. Given the limited amount of competing companies, the ones with quality drugs and proven technologies stand to gain the most. Five Star Equities examines the outlook for companies in the Biotech Industry and provides equity research on Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ACTC) and StemCells, Inc. (NASDAQ: STEM).
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The U.S. patent system will see a major change for the first time in over 60 years. The America Invents Act (AIA) will see the U.S. patent system transform from a "first to invent" to a "first to file" system. The majority of countries around the world have already adopted the "first to file" system. The AIA will help benefit biotech companies "by enhancing patent quality and the efficiency, objectivity, predictability and transparency of the U.S. patent system." BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood stated in a press release: "Small biotechnology companies rely heavily on their patents to attract investment," and "they will benefit from the improvements to our nation's patent system made by this legislation," added Greenwood.
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Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., is a biotechnology company applying cellular technology in the field of regenerative medicine. The company recently announced first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2012. The Company reported a loss from operations of $5.4 million compared to a loss from operations of $4.8 million in the 2011 first quarter. ACT reported a net loss of $5.7 million compared to a loss in the same period in 2011 of $3.3 million.
StemCells is engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of cell-based therapeutics and tools for use in stem cell-based research and drug discovery. The company recently reported revenue from product sales in the first quarter of 2012 was $271,000, an 82% increase over the first quarter of 2011. This growth was driven by increased unit volumes in our SC Proven media and reagents business. Revenue from licensing agreements and grants in the first quarter of 2012 was $373,000, due mainly to receipt of fees from a license agreement with genOway.
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