WHIPgroup successfully obtained a decision reversing rejections for written description, enablement, indefiniteness, anticipation, and obviousness. The invention is directed to a system of interconnected medical devices and surgical information displays. The Patent Office issued a final office action rejecting the claims on numerous grounds. WHIPgroup appealed and argued that the claimed invention was both supported by the disclosure and novel and non-obvious over the cited art. Subsequent to oral argument, the Board issued its decision and agreed with WHIPgroup, reversing the rejections for written description, enablement, indefiniteness, anticipation, and obviousness.
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WHIPgroup successfully obtained another patent allowance using the AFCP (After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 Program). The invention is directed to a system for automating preparation of intellectual property filings. During prosecution, WHIPgroup successfully overcame rejections [Read More…]
WHIPgroup continues its successful use of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) with another allowance. The invention is directed to a system for controlling network access for a terminal using a tunnel. The Notice of Allowance [Read More…]