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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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Patent Office Publishes Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance

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On July 16, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced new guidance for examination of patent applications directed to critical and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI)....more

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Is Your Blockchain Invention Patentable?

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Blockchain is becoming central to more FinTech patent portfolios than ever – but it’s harder to obtain protection on blockchain than most other technologies. The US Supreme Court’s decision in Alice v. CLS Bank (2014)...more

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And Again, Abstract Ideas are Not Patentable!

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The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down many patents on the grounds that they are invalid as directed to an abstract idea, relying on the Supreme Court’s Alice decision. In In re Elbaum (Fed. Cir. 12/20/2023)...more

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Senate Holds Hearing on Legislative Initiative to Address Patent Eligibility

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Seeking to undo the current jurisprudence “mess” on the issue of patent eligibility, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property heard testimony on January 23, 2024, on the Patent Eligibility...more

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The Supreme Court Sidesteps America's Patent Eligibility Crisis

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In an order that is clearly less impactful and damaging than a number of opinions that the Supreme Court has disgorged in the last two weeks, the justices have denied certiorari in American Axle & Mfg. Inc. v. Neapco Holdings...more

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New Program May Provide Patent Relief for Software

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In 2014, the US Supreme Court announced its decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International. The decision ruled that patent claims for computer-implemented inventions may be abstract ideas, making it questionable if they...more

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Dear Patenticity: Worried About Alice

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Dear Patenticity, My startup is working on what we believe is a game-changing software application and we are concerned about others taking our idea and fielding a competitive product based on our work. We would like to...more

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CosmoKey Solutions GmbH v. Duo Security LLC (Fed. Cir. 2021)

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CosmoKey asserted U.S. Patent No. 9,246,903 against Duo in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement.  The District Court found the patent's claims to be ineligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101...more

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Adjusting to Alice: USPTO Report analyzes patent examination outcomes after Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International

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Software-related patent applications have been in a legal flux for a number of years, with a lack of clarity and predictability over what exactly qualifies as patent eligible subject matter. Many technology enterprises have...more

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Global Patent Prosecution - December 2019: Prosecuting Bioinformatics Patent Applications in the United States

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This article discusses challenges in prosecuting bioinformatics patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Bioinformatics generally refers to an interdisciplinary field in which computer...more

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Federal Circuit Review - October 2019

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The PTAB Cannot Approve or Deny Certificates of Correction - In Honeywell International, Inc. v. Arkema Inc., Arkema France, Appeal Nos. 2018-1151, -1153, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) does not have the...more

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Trends and Changes in View of the USPTO’s Updated Revised Guidance (Presentation)

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Partner Mauricio Uribe hosted a webinar presenting, "Trends and Changes in View of the USPTO's Updated Revised Guidance." Topics Include: • Summary of the October 2019 Update to the Revised Guidance •...more

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Doggonit: Method for Detecting Genetic Mutation Found Subject Matter Ineligible

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In a case relating to methods for genotyping a canine breed, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a district court’s judgment as a matter of law that the asserted claims were not subject matter eligible...more

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Federal Circuit: Commercial Success is Not Relevant to Alice Analysis

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The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) rejected all pending claims of Mr. Greenstein’s patent application, which was directed to adjusting the amount a person saves and choosing investments with the goal of saving enough...more

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Patenting Digital Health Innovations Incorporating AI in View of USPTO's Recent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance

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Patent procurement activity is increasing to protect embedded artificial intelligence ("AI") technologies in a variety of digital healthcare solutions. The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") has issued the...more

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The Uncertain Future of Patent Eligibility

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For many companies in many industries, patents are an important tool for driving innovation. At the same time, patents limit competition, so that companies must also be wary of their competitors’ patent portfolios. The result...more

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Congress Sets The Stage To Expand Patent Eligibility For Computer-implemented Inventions

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Senators from both sides of the aisle expect to introduce a final bill this summer that could significantly improve the prospects for patent applicants with software and business method inventions. Congress recently held...more

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IP Hot Topic: The Draft Subject Matter Eligibility Bill: A Work In Progress

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On May 22, 2019, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, and Representative Doug Collins (R-GA-9), Ranking Member of the...more

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3 Tips on Drafting Patent Applications With an Eye Toward Alice and Section 101

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Q: In light of the Federal Circuit’s ruling in Ancora v. HTC, do you have any tips for patent draftspersons? Steven G. Saunders: The Ancora decision is the latest ruling in a string of post-Alice cases suggesting that...more

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Global Patent Prosecution - February 2019: 5 Things To Know About USPTO’s New Eligibility Guidance

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On January 7, 2019, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new guidance on Patent Eligibility, seeking to improve the overall clarity, consistency, and predictability of patent eligibility analysis performed by...more

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PTO Releases Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility and Functional Claiming Guidelines

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In view of recent US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decisions, the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) issued two new guidelines: revised 2019 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance, and Examining...more

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Software Patents Get a Lifeline

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Recent USPTO Guidance Offers Insight for Software Patent Eligibility - By now most of you have probably heard that "software patents" and "software patent applications" have had a rough time for the past 4 ½ years. Some of...more

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USPTO Announces Revised Guidance for Subject Matter Eligibility

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) kicked off the new year in a big way by releasing its “2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance”. ...more

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USPTO Releases New Guidance on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility

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The Situation The legal uncertainty surrounding patent subject matter eligibility under Section 101 of the United States Code ("35 U.S.C. § 101") has been the subject of much attention, as it has become difficult for...more

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New USPTO Guidance to Improve Predictability and Consistency in Subject Matter Eligibility Determinations

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On Friday, January 4, 2019, the USPTO announced revised guidance for determining subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101, as well as new guidance for the application of Section 112 to computer-implemented inventions,...more

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