ANDOVER — A U.S. District Court judge in Oregon granted an injunction last week against a competitor of Smith & Nephew from making or selling a surgical instrument that infringes on a patent obtained by the local company for one of its medical devices.
The injunction prohibits Arthrex Inc., of Naples, Fla., from making or selling suture anchors used mostly in shoulder surgeries.
The device had originally been invented by Dr. John Hayhurst of Portland, Ore., who gave the patent to Smith & Nephew. The injunction takes effect on Jan. 18, 2009.
"We spend a significant amount of time and effort with surgeons to develop innovative technologies that provide real benefits to patients around the world," Michael Frazzette, president of Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, said. "We are fully committed to defending our intellectual property from being infringed by Arthrex or any other companies that violate our rights."
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LAWRENCE — Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union and WCCM-AM 1110 have joined forces to collect food for Neighbors In Need. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, WCCM will broadcast live from the Credit Union's Lawrence branch, located at 500 Merrimack St., from noon to 2 p.m. Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union serves anyone who lives, works or worships throughout the Merrimack Valley region. Branch locations are in Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover, Haverhill and in Plaistow, N.H. Call 978-975-4095, ext. 2112.
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ANDOVER — Effective Student Marketing (ESM), a Boston-area student marketing company, teamed up with New England Caring for our Military Inc. to provide care packages to U.S. troops overseas. ESM kicked-off their charity endeavor at the company's Sept. 19 Open House celebrating ESM's new offices, located at 2 Dundee Park, Suite 302A, in Andover.
Along with cash donations, ESM collected new and used books and magazines, canned goods, razors/shaving cream, toothbrushes and toothpaste, snacks, candy, socks, T-shirts, deodorant, soap, baby wipes, and even sporting equipment for the care packages.
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SALEM, N.H. — Great Clips is opening a new salon in Salem, N.H. The Salem salon at the Rockingham Mall Plaza will host a grand opening celebration Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. Drawings for free haircuts, gifts, balloons and roving mascots will all be part of the activities. In addition, all haircuts will be $2.99 beginning Dec. 6 through Jan. 16 to celebrate the new salon.
For more information, call 603-863-6300.
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SALEM, N.H. — DeColores Books and Gifts is celebrating 15 years in business. DeColores was formerly located at 471 South Broadway, Salem, N.H. DeColores has relocated to 34 North Broadway, Salem, N.H., formerly Michaels of Main Street Dress Shop. DeColores retail space is expanded and full of bibles, books, music, greeting cards, DVDs, medals, statues, jewelry, nativities, Christmas and general religious gifts. Meet the new sales associate Patricia Mac Isaac, former manager of Radio Shack in Salem. Pat, Lily and Adele will take care of all of one's shopping needs.
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LAWRENCE — On Sept. 13, representatives of Metro Credit Union attended the graduation ceremony to honor students that successfully completed the Family Asset Building Program provided by Lawrence CommunityWorks. Funded by Metro Credit Union with a $22,000 grant, the two-year financial literacy program strives to create economic stability for low income households through sustainable asset ownership such as home ownership, business start-up, higher education, and support networks.
The graduates of the program were Catalina Santiago, Eva Lluveres, Cinthia Brea, Grace Corporan, Jennifer Julio, Catherine Taveras, Lissette Aquino, Liseth Velasquez, Pablo Collado and Zoila Morban.
The Family Asset Building Program is a two-year program that includes investments in an individual's development account, monthly classes and credit counseling. In addition, participants are involved in intensive training on the type of asset they wish to purchase, general budgeting, financial planning, credit repair, money and family dynamics, and assessing better employment opportunities.
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LAWRENCE — State Sen. Steven Baddour presented Tony Sakowich with a special citation from the state of Massachusetts upon the latter's being honored on the 50th anniversary of the date when he was president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence. Dennis Marciello, the senator's aide, made the presentation. The newly installed Kiwanis president, Al DeLuca, watched during the club meeting to honor Tony Sakowich and to install new officers and directors.
