April, 29th, 2020 at 10:58 am
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: patent, software, whipgroup
By: Stephen Ball Software inventions are patentable. The statutory language is clear: Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may [Read More…]
April, 27th, 2020 at 3:04 pm
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, software, USPTO, whipgroup
The USPTO has released a new report on examination outcomes since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International. According to the report, first office actions with patent eligibility rejections have decreased [Read More…]
April, 17th, 2020 at 9:24 am
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, whipgroup
WHIPgroup obtained another reversal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The invention is directed to a computer-generated overlay for identifying areas of interest during surgery. The Patent Office issued a final office action rejecting [Read More…]
April, 15th, 2020 at 4:58 pm
Categories: Blog, Events Tags: startup, whipgroup
Given the anticipated length of Connecticut’s work-from-home order, WHIPgroup is taking its monthly Tech Entrepreneur Meetup virtual on Zoom. The topic this month is “Hardware in a Hurry: Designing, Developing and Deploying on Dime.” With [Read More…]
April, 14th, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: litigation, whipgroup
By Wesley Whitmyer and Stephen Ball Enforcing international arbitration awards in foreign jurisdictions has long been a staple of international business. Indeed, the practice is so common that it’s governed by an international treaty. The [Read More…]
April, 6th, 2020 at 9:32 am
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, branding, computer, litigation, patent, software, startup, trademark, TTAB, USPTO, whipgroup
By Andrew Siuta and Lauren Matturri Anyone who plays video games will tell you that the characters in these games are just as important as the plot. However, when it comes to intellectual property protection, [Read More…]
March, 23rd, 2020 at 4:13 pm
Categories: Blog, News Tags: whipgroup
Downtime sharpens focus and gives us time to disrupt. WHIPgroup has done exactly that and now offers a new paradigm for IP Counsel. The hourly rate is dead for patent and trademark prosecution. Fixed fees [Read More…]
March, 18th, 2020 at 3:55 pm
Categories: Blog, News Tags: whipgroup
WHIPgroup seamlessly transitioned to a work from home virtual office for all employees without interruption last Friday. WHIPgroup was founded with the philosophy of embracing technology to raise quality while keeping costs down and improving [Read More…]
March, 17th, 2020 at 9:22 am
Categories: Blog, News Tags: litigation, patent, whipgroup
WHIPgroup, on behalf of client KARL STORZ, obtained a favorable claim construction ruling following a Markman Hearing last month in the Northern District of Alabama. The Court agreed with WHIPgroup’s attorneys by finding that the [Read More…]
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