--(www.USEquityNews.com)-- 08/28/2008 - Business Services industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Competitive Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:CTT) announced recently the sale of the Flip Chip technology patent portfolio, owned by CTT and other investors, to an Asian-based company. The portfolio consists of a group of U.S. and international patents covering the wafer interconnect process, commonly known as ``Flip Chip,'' because of the manner in which they are mounted to the device for greater efficiency. Girish Nallur, PhD, CTT's Chief Scientific Officer, said, ``The patent portfolio describes methods, devices, systems and manufacturing processes for assembling and testing flip chips with enhanced space and thermal economy. These technologies will provide a significant impetus to the consumer industry for manufacture of miniaturized electronic devices with ever-increasing functionality. Ultimately it is the consumer that benefits.''
Levi & Korsinsky announces an investigation on the proposed acquisition of IKON Office Solutions (``IKON'' or the ``Company'') (NYSE:IKN) On August 27, 2008, IKON announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Ricoh Co Ltd (``Ricoh''). Under the terms of the proposal, IKON's shareholders would receive $17.25 for every IKON share they own. The proposed acquisition is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals the acquisition. If you own common stock in IKON and wish to obtain additional information, please contact us at the number listed below or visit http://www.zlk.com/ikon.html. Levi & Korsinsky has expertise in prosecuting investor securities litigation and extensive experience in actions involving financial fraud and represents investors throughout the nation, concentrating its practice in securities and shareholder litigation.
Heartland Payment Systems (NYSE:HPY), a leading provider of credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll, check management and payment services, recently announced that Robert Baldwin, President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference. The Company is currently scheduled to present on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM (EDT). The conference will be held at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN. Interested parties can listen to a live webcast of the presentation on the Investor Relations section of Heartland's website at: http://www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website and available for 30 days after the live presentation.
All Asia Licensing Inc. (Pink Sheets: AASI), recently announced that it accepted an invitation for its chief scientist to lead a workshop September 23-25 in China at a major international conference on little-known animal diseases.