patent

January, 18th, 2019

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: patent, software, whipgroup

By Wesley W. Whitmyer, Jr.     Read Part 1 I have been asked this question hundreds of times. You can probably guess that the person doing the asking has just been accused of patent infringement. [Read More…]

January, 9th, 2019

Categories: Blog, Events Tags: patent, startup, trademark, whipgroup

On February 12, 2019, Wes Whitmyer of WHIPgroup will present on patents and trademarks at TechXel’s Venture Expert Series. For event details, click here.

January, 8th, 2019

Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, USPTO, whipgroup

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has prepared 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance for use by Examiners in evaluating whether an application is directed to patent-eligible subject matter.  While all processes, machines, manufactures, [Read More…]

January, 8th, 2019

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: chemical, computer, litigation, patent, software, startup, USPTO, whipgroup

By Victor P. Lin Just last year, the seven-year-long patent war between Apple and Samsung came to an end with both parties agreeing to settle the dispute over Samsung’s infringement of multiple U.S. utility and [Read More…]

January, 2nd, 2019

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, CAFC, CBM, chemical, computer, IPR, patent, precedential, PTAB, RCE, software, USPTO, whipgroup

By Christopher J. Stankus We find ourselves reflecting on 2018’s patent law developments as we welcome the New Year. One notable advancement is the USPTO’s efforts to aid examiners and clarify the law on Section [Read More…]

December, 18th, 2018

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: patent, RCE, USPTO, whipgroup

By Michael J. Kosma Once issued, the life of a patent extends twenty years from the date it was filed. While the time between filing and issuance is generally lost because the patent is not [Read More…]

November, 29th, 2018

Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, USPTO, whipgroup

WHIPgroup attorneys were successful in using the Pre-Appeal Brief Review program to overcome a final rejection.  During prosecution, the USPTO rejected claims directed to a method for depositing a group IV crystal layer on a [Read More…]

November, 27th, 2018

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, branding, computer, litigation, patent, software, startup, USPTO, whipgroup

By Andrew P. Siuta   Consumers are estimated to spend over $135 billion dollars on video games in 2018.  Over half of this 12-figure industry is expected to be spent on mobile gaming.  This is [Read More…]

November, 20th, 2018

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, CAFC, computer, litigation, patent, precedential, software, startup, whipgroup

By Stephen F.W. Ball, Jr. Motions to dismiss, also called 12(b)(6) motions, have been used to eviscerate patent rights on the basis that a patent is allegedly directed to an “abstract concept” and thus lacks [Read More…]