July, 3rd, 2018
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, CAFC, patent, USPTO, whipgroup
The Federal Circuit recently provided insight into the complicated issue of § 101 subject matter eligibility for method of treatment claims. In Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc v West-Ward Pharmaceuticals, 887 F.3d. 1117 (Fed. Cir. 2018), a [Read More…]
June, 27th, 2018
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: computer, patent, software, USPTO, whipgroup
By Robert D. Keeler and Andrew E. Kerrick Innovation often occurs much faster than the laws required to address the new social concerns they bring about. Often, this leads to a disconnect between law and society. For example, laws [Read More…]
June, 19th, 2018
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: CAFC, IPR, litigation, patent, PTAB, startup, testimony, trademark, TTAB, USPTO, whipgroup
By Christopher J. Stankus & Michael J. Harris Is a competitor infringing your patent, but you can’t afford the legal fees to pursue your claim? Or would you rather invest capital to grow your business instead of paying [Read More…]
June, 18th, 2018
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, USPTO, whipgroup
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued training regarding the recent holding of the Federal Circuit in Berkheimer v. HP, Inc. The USPTO Training clarifies the inquiry into whether a claim limitation or combination of elements represents [Read More…]
June, 5th, 2018
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, USPTO, whipgroup
WHIPgroup successfully used the Pre-Appeal procedure to obtain allowance without the need for filing an RCE or Appeal Brief. The invention relates to a covering for a dilation tool that can be used in endoscopic [Read More…]
June, 1st, 2018
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: computer, patent, software, trademark, USPTO
By Andrew P. Siuta While a truly magic wand may be a less-than once in a lifetime encounter, the world of Harry Potter may be more quickly approaching than previously thought. With new patent US 9,888,090[1] for [Read More…]
May, 24th, 2018
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, USPTO, whipgroup
Following a Pre-Appeal Brief filed by WHIPgroup attorneys, the USPTO recently decided to reopen prosecution for a patent application directed towards a device for testing vehicle electrical energy storage systems. The Office Action had argued [Read More…]
May, 14th, 2018
Categories: Blog, Events Tags: litigation, patent, software, startup, trademark, whipgroup
On May 9, 2018, WHIPgroup hosted an Open House to debut its newly-expanded office and publicize its many projects, including InventLab™, Stamford Tech Entrepreneur Meetup Series, and IP Eats. Over 100 guests from a wide [Read More…]
May, 3rd, 2018
Categories: Blog, News Tags: computer, litigation, patent, software, whipgroup
WHIPgroup has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Dropbox Inc. on behalf of its client WhitServe LLC (“WhitServe”) in the District of Delaware. WhitServe’s U.S. Patent No. 8,812,437 (“the ’437 patent”), the subject of the [Read More…]
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