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#sponsored: The Role of Influencers on Social Media in Light of FTC Regulations

September, 6th, 2019 at 3:40 pm

By Lauren C. Matturri It is no surprise that most of us follow certain social media accounts to get advice or recommendations on fashion, cosmetics, electronics, and restaurants.  However, these recommendations are not always what [Read More…]

WHIPgroup to Host September 17 Meetup on “Implementing Automated and Predictive Analytics in Global Supply Chains”

September, 4th, 2019 at 9:16 am

On Tuesday, September 17 at 6PM, WHIPgroup will host Luca Bertuccelli, CTO of the Sensitech division of Carrier, at the WHIPgroup Tech Entrepreneur Meetup for a discussion on the future of global supply chains—a future that embraces a forward-thinking mindset [Read More…]

Federal Circuit Affirms Hybrid Athletics’ Trademark Win against Hylete

September, 3rd, 2019 at 2:36 pm

In a precedential opinion issued August 1, 2019, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a likelihood of confusion determination previously secured by WHIPgroup for client Hybrid Athletics, LLC against competitor Hylete LLC. The appeal, [Read More…]

WHIPgroup partners with BlockFactory for Document Verification

August, 28th, 2019 at 1:17 pm

In another practical use of technology, WHIPgroup is excited to announce that we’ve partnered with BlockFactory for blockchain certified document verification.  A digital fingerprint of a certified document is stored on the blockchain in encrypted [Read More…]

Why Registered Trademarks Matter on Amazon

August, 27th, 2019 at 11:09 am

By Robert D. Keeler Earlier this year, Amazon surpassed Walmart as the world’s largest retailer. Twenty-two years ago, Jeff Bezos attributed Amazon’s upcoming success to its strong branding: “There’s nothing about our model that can’t [Read More…]

Whitmyer Named Adjunct Professor of Patent Litigation

August, 26th, 2019 at 9:27 am

WHIPgroup’s Managing Member, Wesley W. Whitmyer Jr., has been named an Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and will teach a course in Patent Litigation beginning the Spring of 2020.

WHIPgroup Uses After Final Pilot Program to Obtain Patent Allowance

August, 23rd, 2019 at 4:47 pm

The claimed invention relates to a device for detecting signal pulses for a particle counter. The application received a Final Office Action rejecting the claims. In response, WHIPgroup attorneys submitted arguments with a request to [Read More…]

Can AI Reshape the Landscape of IP?

August, 16th, 2019 at 10:50 am

By Victor P. Lin Back in the early 1960s, an American animated series called The Jetsons presented audiences a glimpse of how life may be in the future.  The show has accurately predicted – or [Read More…]

District Court Grants WHIPgroup’s Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice

August, 13th, 2019 at 4:28 pm

WHIPgroup successfully argued a Motion to Dismiss on behalf of its client, Hobbs Medical. The case was filed in federal court in the District of Massachusetts with claims for patent infringement. WHIPgroup filed a Motion [Read More…]

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