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USPTO releases report on patent examination outcomes after the Supreme Court’s Alice decision

Today, USPTO released a report showing the outcome of its 2019 patent eligibility guidelines. The report shows a 44% decrease in uncertainty of patent subject matter eligibility in the relevant technologies.  This shows more predictably is coming back to the USPTO in this very uncertain and confusing area of laws. 

USPTO Report

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About the Author

Babak Akhlaghi is an adjunct professor at University of Maryland, where he teaches legal aspects of entrepreneurship. Babak is also a registered patent attorney and the Managing Director at NovoTech Patent Firm, where he assists inventors in protecting and monetizing their inventions. He is also a co-author of the "Patent Applications Handbook," which has been updated and published annually by West Publications (Clark Boardman Division) since 1992. One of his distinguished accomplishments involves guiding a startup through the patent application process, which led to substantial licensing opportunities that significantly enhanced the company's strategic value.

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