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WHIPgroup Client Wins Big Defending Lawsuit in SDNY

December, 9th, 2024 at 1:49 pm

By Wesley W. Whitmyer, Jr. Koslow Technologies Corporation (Koslow) was sued in the SDNY in a 100-page complaint over a contract claim related to the supply of gravity water filters which remove viruses.  One World [Read More…]

USPTO Guidance on Patent Eligibility of AI

July, 25th, 2024 at 10:07 am

By Alan Harrison The USPTO issued a Guidance Update, effective July 17, 2024,  to address the evolving landscape of patent eligibility, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence (AI). It seeks to clarify and update the [Read More…]

WHIPGroup Helps Clear U.S. Branding Path for German Cosmetic Company

July, 16th, 2024 at 4:13 pm

By Meghan E. McDermott Today, branding is everything – it is arguably one of the most important assets a company can have. So, whether you are starting a new brand or re-branding, any type of [Read More…]

The copyright termination cliff

June, 3rd, 2024 at 10:25 am

Copyright law includes an interesting clause at 17 U.S.C. § 203: (3) Termination of the grant may be effected at any time during a period of five years beginning at the end of thirty-five years [Read More…]

Product of process infringement

March, 29th, 2024 at 4:21 pm

Under U.S. law, anyone who uses a system that is likely to have been made by a patented process, and who does not demonstrate that the system was not made by the patented process, is [Read More…]

Brief Notes on Arbitration v Litigation

February, 20th, 2024 at 1:54 pm

Recently, WHIPGROUP engaged in an arbitration that included a five day hearing in the City. Here are some thoughts about why arbitration is different (not clearly better or worse) than litigation. Venue The AAA arbitral [Read More…]

WHIPGroup Obtains Dismissal on Behalf of Client Sued for Patent Infringement in the Western District of Texas

September, 6th, 2023 at 11:52 am

WHIPGroup previously filed a Motion to Dismiss a patent infringement suit filed against its client TomTom in the Western District of Texas.  Rather than opposing WHIPGroup’s motion to dismiss, Plaintiff MDSP Technologies LLC voluntarily dismissed [Read More…]

WHIPgroup Succeeds in Reversing §§ 102 and 112 Rejections on Appeal

July, 13th, 2023 at 9:33 am

WHIPgroup succeeded in having anticipation and indefiniteness rejections overturned by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The claimed invention relates to a sequencing station that manages both sequencing and restacking tasks. The Examiner had [Read More…]

WHIPGroup files Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue under 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b)

June, 16th, 2023 at 11:59 pm

WHIPGroup filed a Motion to Dismiss for improper venue in the Western District of Texas on behalf of its client TomTom North America, Inc. Plaintiff MDSP Technologies LLC alleges that TomTom North America, Inc. infringes [Read More…]

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