Mannatech, Glycoproducts split decision

Executive Summary

A federal court jury rules in favor of Glycoproducts International regarding infringement of one Mannatech patent in its Glycomannan product, but found the Riggins, Idaho-based firm infringed on a second patent for Mannatech's Ambrotose glyconutrient supplement. The jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas affirmed Mannatech's claim that Glycoproducts infringed on its Ambrotose trademark, the firms say May 28. Coppell, Texas-based Mannatech will pursue an injunction prohibiting Glycoproducts from producing and selling Glycomannan, as well as the reimbursement of its legal fees. Glycoproducts will oppose the injunction request...