December, 19th, 2017
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, computer, litigation, patent, software, startup, USPTO
By Andrew P. Siuta On December 14th, the FCC voted to repeal Net Neutrality regulations that have been in place since 2015. The regulations prevented internet service providers from blocking websites or charging for higher [Read More…]
August, 31st, 2017
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, startup, trademark, whipgroup
On October 25th, Wes Whitmyer of WHIPgroup will present on the importance of IP and Patents to entrepreneurs at TechXel. The full schedule of events can be found here.
June, 23rd, 2017
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: 101, startup, trademark, TTAB, USPTO
By Christina L. Winsor Gene Simmons a/k/a “the Demon” and famous rocker of the band KISS filed a US Federal trademark application, Serial No. 87482739, on June 9, 2017 for “his” devil horns hand gesture [Read More…]
February, 7th, 2017
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, startup, trademark, whipgroup
WHIPgroup’s February 8 presentation to entrepreneurs at TechXel Stamford’s Venture Expert Series to focus on patents and trademarks for local startups. See Eventbrite announcement.
January, 17th, 2017
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: startup, trademark, TTAB, USPTO
By Chelsea A. Russell The Lanham Act’s “use in commerce” requirement has long been established to mean lawful use in commerce in accordance with federal statutory law. This requirement can bar registration because the identified [Read More…]
December, 15th, 2016
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: IPR, PTAB, startup, USPTO
By Paul L. Fraulo An Inter Partes Review (IPR) is a trial proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that serves as a powerful tool to challenge the validity of a U.S. [Read More…]
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