What are examples of ‘certain methods of organizing human activity’ that are considered abstract ideas?
The MPEP identifies several categories of ‘certain methods of organizing human activity’ that are considered abstract ideas: Fundamental economic principles or practices, including hedging, insurance, and mitigating risk Commercial or legal interactions, including: Agreements in the form of contracts Legal obligations Advertising, marketing, or sales activities or behaviors Business relations Managing personal behavior or relationships…
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“Certain methods of organizing human activity” is one of the categories of abstract ideas identified by the courts and discussed in MPEP 2106.04(a). This category encompasses various types of human activities that have been deemed abstract. The MPEP states: “The phrase “methods of organizing human activity” is used to describe concepts relating to: fundamental economic…
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