Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: ALEXANDRIA , Va. , Oct. 6 -- United States Patent no. 7,804,288 , issued on Sept. 28 , was assigned to Vacon Oyj ( Vaasa , Finland ) .
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ALEXANDRIA , Va. , Oct. 6 -- United States Patent no. 7,804,288 , issued on Sept. 28 , was assigned to Vacon Oyj ( Vaasa , Finland ) .