37 CFR § 42.301 — Definitions. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 42.301 Definitions.
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 42.301, including 0 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Official MPEP § 42.301 — Definitions.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
42.301 Definitions.
In addition to the definitions in § 42.2 , the following definitions apply to proceedings under this subpart D:
- (a) Covered business method patent means a patent that claims a method or corresponding apparatus for performing data processing or other operations used in the practice, administration, or management of a financial product or service, except that the term does not include patents for technological inventions.
- (b) Technological invention. In determining whether a patent is for a technological invention solely for purposes of the Transitional Program for Covered Business Methods (section 42.301(a) ), the following will be considered on a case-by-case basis: whether the claimed subject matter as a whole recites a technological feature that is novel and unobvious over the prior art; and solves a technical problem using a technical solution.
[Added, 77 FR 48734, Aug. 14, 2012, effective Sept. 16, 2012]