What is the significance of the Atlas Powder Co. v. E.I. du Pont De Nemours & Co. case in patent examination?
The Atlas Powder Co. v. E.I. du Pont De Nemours & Co. case is significant in patent examination because it established an important principle regarding the presence of inoperative embodiments in patent claims. According to MPEP 2164.08(b): “In Atlas Powder Co. v. E.I. du Pont De Nemours & Co., 750 F.2d 1569, 1577, 224 USPQ…
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