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FAQ Category: Patent Law
Procedural, legal, statutory, and regulatory elements of patent law. Sources may include 35 USC, 37 CFR, Manual of Patent Examining Procedure, and other sources.
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Can a claim that requires a computer still be considered a mental process?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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Can a claim involving a computer still be considered a mental process?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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What does the transitional phrase “comprising” mean in a patent claim?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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Can a Sequence Listing XML file be compressed for submission?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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How does the MPEP distinguish between compounds and mixtures in terms of obviousness?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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What is the difference between losing on a compound claim versus a method claim in patent interference?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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Can a compound be anticipated if its use is not disclosed in the prior art?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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What constitutes a “composition of matter” in patent law?
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This…
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