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Analogous References: the Same Field or Problem Domain as the Invention
- 06.16.2023
By Babak Akhlaghi on June 16, 2023 The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has overturned the Patent Trial & Appeal Board’s determination of obviousness, stating that a prior art reference concerning automotive engine parts is not analogous to the challenged patent, which […]
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Unruly Distribution: Meeting 101 Conditions in Computer-related Claims
- 05.22.2023
In Sanderling Management Ltd. vs. Snap, Inc., the Federal Circuit held that a method for using distribution rules to load digital image branding functions to users when certain conditions are met are not patent eligible under 101. The claim in question recited: 1. A computerized […]
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The Grammar Secret: the Article “a” Still Signifies ‘One or More,’ but Requires a Single Component Executing All Functions”
- 05.02.2023
In Salazar v. AT&T Mobility LLC, the Federal Circuit held that the wording “a microprocessor” does not require there to be only one microprocessor in an open ended claim; however, subsequent limitations referring to “said microprocessor” require at least one microprocessor to be capable of […]
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