WHIPgroup was successful in having patentable subject matter rejections overturned by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The invention relates to a method of detecting a fault in a robot joint using torque measurements. The Examiner conceded that the invention was novel and non-obvious over the prior art, but maintained that it was patent ineligible. WHIPgroup argued that the USPTO had improperly applied the law and over-simplified the inventive concept. An oral argument was held on July 3 and attended remotely by WHIPgroup from its video argument room. After the oral argument, the PTAB issued its order agreeing with WHIPgroup and reversing the rejections. The PTAB found the claims patent eligible because they integrate the inventive concept into a practical application, and specifically referred to the invention disclosure discussing improvements over prior art methods.
WHIPgroup successfully obtained an Order of Preliminary Injunction in connection with a Complaint and Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia [Read More…]
On January 26, 2023, Wes Whitmyer of WHIPgroup will present on patents and trademarks at TechXel’s Venture Expert Series. For event details, click here. View the flyer.
WHIPgroup continues to represent its client’s best interests, filing counterclaims in an ongoing arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association. WHIPgroup brought claims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment as well as tortious interference [Read More…]