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Patent-Eligible Subject Matter refers to the types of inventions that can be legally patented. The criteria for patentability varies depending on the jurisdiction. In the United States, for instance, if a... more +
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter refers to the types of inventions that can be legally patented. The criteria for patentability varies depending on the jurisdiction. In the United States, for instance, if a researcher discovers a naturally occurring substance, the substance itself cannot be patented. This issue was examined in a United States Supreme Court case, AMP v. Myriad, in regard to the patentability of human genes.  less -
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Tying Claimed Technological Advancements to Specific Technological Methods Is a Winning POV on Patent Eligibility

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Before Reyna, Prost, and Schall. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Summary: Claims are patent-eligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101 where the written description discloses...more

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Federal Circuit Reverses Ineligibility Finding on POV Cameras and Processing

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On September 9, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a finding by the District Court for the Northern District of California that point-of-view camera claims were ineligible. ...more

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