What are some examples of claims that were found to be mere instructions to apply an exception?
The MPEP 2106.05(f) provides several examples of claims that courts have found to be mere instructions to apply an exception: Remotely accessing user-specific information through a mobile interface and pointers without describing how the mobile interface and pointers accomplish the result (Intellectual Ventures v. Erie Indem. Co.) A general method of screening emails on a…
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The MPEP 2173.05(f) provides several examples of acceptable claim references: “The product produced by the method of claim 1.” “A method of producing ethanol comprising contacting amylose with the culture of claim 1 under the following conditions …..” Additionally, the MPEP cites a case law example: “See also Ex parte Porter, 25 USPQ2d 1144 (Bd.…
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