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WHIPgroup Attorney to Speak on Patent Eligibility of AI

February, 18th, 2020

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

WHIPgroup attorney Patrick Duplessis will speak on patent eligibility of artificial intelligence (AI) at the 36th Annual Joint Patent Practice Seminar in New York City on April 15, 2020. The one-day seminar brings together hundreds [Read More…]

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Will Usher Changes to Patent Law

December, 3rd, 2019

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

By Victor P. Lin In the past decade, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-based technology has skyrocketed. It has ushered a new industrial revolution, where every aspect of society will eventually involve machine [Read More…]

Patents vs. Trade Secrets – What’s Best for You

October, 23rd, 2019

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, CBM, chemical, computer, patent, RCE, software, startup, USPTO, whipgroup

By Christopher J. Stankus Why do some companies choose to patent their invention while others choose to keep it secret? It comes down to determining what protection is best for your business and invention. A [Read More…]

Video Games; Press Yes to Continue

October, 9th, 2019

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

By Andrew P. Siuta The next generation of gaming consoles is quickly approaching. Microsoft revealed its new gaming console generation with the Xbox Scarlett and Sony revealed the PlayStation 5. However, with the advances in [Read More…]

Continuation Applications Should be Part of Your Patent Strategy

September, 25th, 2019

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, CAFC, CBM, IPR, litigation, patent, PTAB, software, startup, USPTO, whipgroup

By Stephen F.W. Ball, Jr. One of the easiest and most strategic ways to build up a patent portfolio is using continuation applications. A continuation application is a “child” application filed during the pendency of [Read More…]

Could AI be the Largest Pharma Co.? USPTO Requests Public Comments on Patenting AI

September, 17th, 2019

Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, chemical, computer, patent, precedential, software, startup, USPTO, whipgroup

By Mackenzie L. Long Earlier this year the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released eligibility guidelines for AI-related inventions. However, there still remains multiple questions regarding the ability to patent AI inventions. Late [Read More…]

Can AI Reshape the Landscape of IP?

August, 16th, 2019

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

By Victor P. Lin Back in the early 1960s, an American animated series called The Jetsons presented audiences a glimpse of how life may be in the future. The show has accurately predicted – or [Read More…]

Cross Licensing in Computer Technologies

July, 9th, 2019

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

By Andrew P. Siuta Advanced Micro Devices will soon release its new Ryzen 3000 series of processors, in yet another attempt to grab market share away from Intel. The new 3000 series are expected to [Read More…]

Patents: A Way to Attack, Defend, and Diplomacy

June, 27th, 2019

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

By Stephen F.W. Ball, Jr. and Jacob J. Alexander In recent years the number and use of patents has grown exponentially. There were nearly 4 times as many patent applications filled in 2013 than in [Read More…]