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…]
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…]
October, 15th, 2019
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, PTAB, USPTO, whipgroup
WHIPgroup successfully appealed rejections of a patent application directed to a surgical system. The system includes a hollow shaft and a shaft-type instrument that is secured within the hollow shaft in a manner to provide [Read More…]
October, 15th, 2019
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, USPTO, whipgroup
The invention is directed to a trocar assembly for minimally invasive surgery. The application received a final office action rejecting all claims for being anticipated by three different references. WHIPgroup filed an Appeal and argued [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
September, 9th, 2019
Categories: Blog, News Tags: patent, PTAB, USPTO, whipgroup
WHIPgroup secured a favorable decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), reversing all rejections of an application directed to a hybrid transformer core. The Examiner had rejected the independent claims as allegedly being [Read More…]
September, 6th, 2019
Categories: Articles, Blog Tags: branding, litigation, USPTO, whipgroup
By Lauren C. Matturri It is no surprise that most of us follow certain social media accounts to get advice or recommendations on fashion, cosmetics, electronics, and restaurants. However, these recommendations are not always what [Read More…]
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