Dolomite licenses microdroplet IP from Japan Science and Technology Agency

Microfluidics expert Dolomite is pleased to announce it is now a licensee of Japan Science and Technology Agency (“JST”) under JST’s microdroplet generation technology. Dolomite is authorised to grant sub-licences under JST’s microdroplet generation technologies.

Dolomite offers a wide range of Droplet-forming devices featuring different junction geometries, channel sizes and surface properties. Droplet based microfluidics is ideal for a wide range of applications, including compartmentalised chemistry, single cell analysis, high throughput screening, droplet PCR and emulsion studies.

As a licensee of JST's microdroplet generation technology patent families WO2002/068104 and WO2005/089921, Dolomite customers may purchase and freely use Dolomite droplet chips for R&D purposes. As part of the IP agreement, Dolomite is authorised to grant sub-licences under JST’s microdroplet generation technologies.

Through the innovative use of Dolomite's web shop, end-users can obtain sub-licences very simply, using only a credit card. Licences are issued on a per chip basis, and may be purchased in any quantity from one to one million.

Dolomite CEO Andrew Lovatt commented: “We are very pleased to be able to offer this IP-licensing service to our clients, enabling them to continue with their droplet research free from concerns about violating this fundamental IP”.

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For further information on Dolomite’s range of IP services, as well as a complete portfolio of microfluidic products including chips, pumps, valves and custom devices please visit www.dolomite-microfluidics.com

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