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Law Practice

Mar. 14, 2009

Lawyers Race to Patent Next Obesity Treatment

With some popular weight loss procedures losing their patents soon, like LAP-BAND surgery, there is a rush to find the next big thing in this lucrative field. Patent lawyers are busy.

By Evan George
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - They call it "their sweet spot."

Researchers at NeuroSigma, a small medical startup in Los Angeles, say they have pinpointed a tiny zone just above the brain stem that, if sprinkled with electricity, could control hunger and metabolism. They hope it will be the next wonder therapy for obesity and help the company grab a slice of the multibillion-dollar pie that is the weight-loss industry.

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