Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnostics, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides gene expression profiles associated with prostate cancers. Genes identified as cancer markers using the methods of the present invention find use in the diagnosis and characterization of prostate cancer. In addition, the genes provide targets for cancer drug screens and therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnostics, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides gene expression profiles associated with prostate cancers. The present invention also provides novel markers useful for the diagnosis, characterization, and treatment of prostate cancers. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for the use of ?-methylacyl-CoA racemase (AMACR) as a marker for prostate cancer detection and prognosis.

Abstract: A method of utilizing an intellectual property grouping owned by a patent entity to generate income. The method includes acquiring rights in a first intellectual property asset from a seller on behalf of a patent investment entity, providing compensation to the seller in exchange for the first intellectual property asset, granting less than all of the rights in the first intellectual property asset to the seller of the intellectual property asset in exchange for a stream of payments, wherein granting less than all of the rights in the first intellectual property asset creates residual rights in the first intellectual property asset, and utilizing the residual rights in the first intellectual property asset to generate income for the patent investment entity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnostics, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides gene expression profiles associated with prostate cancers. Genes identified as cancer markers using the methods of the present invention find use in the diagnosis and characterization of prostate cancer. In addition, the genes provide targets for cancer drug screens and therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Techniques, methods, systems and system components facilitate new product development and product lifecycle management in an enterprise. According to a specific embodiment, the invention provides a networked-enabled development software engine that assists users coordinate and keep track of progress and status of development activities. A unifying structure for Business Objects allows the software engine to provide a number of integrated cross-program functions, such as portfolio review and automated resource assignment and allows object portability and allows new objects to be more easily created from old objects.

Abstract: An isolation structure on an integrated circuit is formed using a shallow trench isolation process. A layer of buffer oxide is formed on a substrate. A layer of nitride is formed on the layer of buffer oxide. The layer of nitride and the layer of buffer oxide are patterned to form a trench area. An oxidation of the substrate is performed to provide for round corners at a perimeter of the trench area. The substrate is then etched to form a trench within the trench area.

Abstract: A method is presented in which nitrogen-based gas in incorporated in polysilicon gate re-oxidation to improve hot carrier performance. A gate oxide layer is formed. Gate material is deposited on the gate oxide layer. The gate material is etched to form a gate structure. The gate oxide layer and the gate are re-oxidized. During re-oxidation, nitrogen-based gas is introduced to nitridize re-oxidized portions of the gate oxide layer.