What evidence is required to support a finding that claim elements are well-understood, routine, and conventional?
To support a finding that additional claim elements are well-understood, routine, and conventional, examiners must provide one of the following: A citation to an express statement in the specification or during prosecution A citation to one or more court decisions discussed in MPEP 2106.05(d) A citation to a publication demonstrating the well-understood, routine, conventional nature…
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