PDF of "A Nano-Mesothelioma False Alarm"

Posted on November 8, 2008 by John C. Monica, Jr.

Nanotechnology Law and Business was kind enough to let us post a PDF of "A Nano-Mesothelioma False Alarm" here after several readers requested a copy. 

Please be sure to visit the journal to see the rest of this issue's articles:

  • Grading of Fullerene Nanotubes for Composite Applications
  • Next Generation Carbon Fiber
  • Patenting Graphene: Opportunities and Challenges
  • Oxonica v. Neuftec: Nanoparticle Fuel Additive Litigation in the United Kingdom
  • Mediating the Uncertainty and Abstraction of Nanotechnology Promotion and Control: “Late” Lessons from Other “Early Warnings” in History
  • The Implications of Recent Nanomaterials Toxicity Studies for the Nanotech Community
  • A Nano-Mesothelioma False Alarm
  • Convergence of Cleantech and Nanotech and the Benefits to the Nanotech Sector
  • French and European Community Law on the Nanometric Forms of Chemical Substances: Questions About How the Law Handles Uncertain Risks
  • The Validity of European Nanotechnology Patents in Germany
  • Book Review of Nanotechnology & Society: Current and Emerging Ethical Issues
  • Top Ten Ways Nanotech Will Impact Cleantech
  • Updates

 

 

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Nanotechnology Law Report -- July 2008

Posted on July 30, 2008 by John C. Monica, Jr.
Nanotechnology Law Report -- July 2008
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Nanotechnology Law Report -- June 2008

Posted on July 3, 2008 by John C. Monica, Jr.
Nanotechnology Law Report -- June 2008
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Where Science and Law Meet

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Michael E. Heintz
The Nano Science and Technology Institute recently published an article, "Where Science and Law Meet," concerning the implications nanotechnology is having on intellectual property law.  As one would expect, patents are being filed for nanotechnology products in increasing numbers.  Given the complexities of both patent law and nanotechnology, there are unique implications when the two meet.  The article provides a good discussion on developments in intellectual property law.
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COUNTERPOINT: First EPA Regulation of Nanotechnology?

Posted on November 29, 2006 by John C. Monica, Jr.

JCM: My reading is EPA's new position on Samsung's washing machine has little to do with the alleged "nanoness" of the silver ion particles released by the machine. Rather, EPA is focused on the claimed antimicrobial properties of the material. Whether or not the silver ions are truly "nano" is not determinative. Under EPA's current thinking they would still be subject to FIFRA even if they were/are "full sized." Further, EPA has not even determined whether or not the washing machine truly uses nanotechnology, and has stated that such a finding is unnecessary for its ruling. Finally, EPA has made it clear that it evaluates all products on a case-by-case basis, and appears reluctant to make a categorical statement about all products containing nano-silver. Thus, while EPA's upcoming notice to be published in the Federal Register will be of great interest, my guess is that it will not use the Samsung issue as a reason for treating nanomaterials any differently from the way it treats other microbial killing materials.

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